NSR Says 2013 Represents Landmark Year for Satellite Broadband Access
NSR is releasing its next “Broadband Satellite Markets” report, which looks at the state of satellite broadband around the world. The report will give updates on what is considered a key market vertical for satellite. Patrick French, senior analyst, NSR, told Via Satellite that while the broadband access market has grown slower… READ MORE »
ISRO Selects Arianespace for Gsat 15 and Gsat 16 Launch
Following the launch of its Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM), the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has chosen Arianespace to launch its Gsat 15 and Gsat 16 telecommunications satellites. Both satellites are to be launched using the Ariane 5 vehicle… READ MORE »
Via Satellite magazine's Satellite Executive of the Year Award honors the most outstanding industry executive of the year. The honoree is chosen for durable contributions made to the global satellite market including innovative technologies, best practices, important services, or any combination of the above mentioned. Likewise, it recognizes lasting contributions of these achievements. Nominations for the 2013 Satellite Executive of the Year Award are now open at www.ViaSatellite.com/nominations. All nominations must be received by December 3, 2013.
Thales Creates Infrastructure for Simpler MPOS Transactions
Thales will be showcasing and demonstrating a range of solutions from mobile point of sale (mPOS) device manufacturers and newly announced members of its multi-partner ecosystem at Cartes 2013 in Paris, 19-21 Nov. 2013. Thales has partnered with mobile card reader providers such as Magtek… READ MORE »
Spot, a wholly owned subsidiary of Globalstar, has launched its new Spot Trace anti-theft, asset-tracking device. Spot Trace can be used to monitor cars, motorcycles, boats, ATVs, snowmobiles and other assets, notifying owners via email or text when movement is detected. Spot's growing family of products uses satellite… READ MORE »
The November edition of Via Satellite magazine is here! In this issue, we learn the inside story behind Eutelsat's strategy for Latin America, examine how the oil and gas industry looks to the HTS market, but only at the right price, and see how the government approaches business with satcoms under the thumb of sequestration. Read it now!
Tampa Microwave to Design Terminals for Global Xpress Satellite Network
Inmarsat has signed Tampa Microwave as a terminal partner for land satellite terminals for its forthcoming Global Xpress high-speed broadband service. Already in use by U.S. Special Forces, the Tampa Microwave family of manpack terminals has been specifically designed… READ MORE »
Emerging Markets Push Global Pay-TV Subscriber Base Past 886.5 M in Q3 2013
Worldwide pay-TV subscriber base surpassed 886.5 million people at the end of the third quarter of 2013 – a 6 percent year-on-year (YoY) increase – generating $62.6 billion service revenue during this period according to ABI Research. “Emerging markets are key drivers of global growth in pay-TV subscribers as developed markets are… READ MORE »
