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Canadian Government Goes After Pirates

The Canadian government is working on legislation that would clamp down on individuals and companies who steal satellite TV signals as well as those who make devices designed to illegally...

'Survival of the Fittest' Webinar

The battle for video and high-speed Internet access is here. Find out who is likely to win, who has the greatest challenges, and what opportunities that knowledge will open up...

DBS Rolls Past 20-million Subscriber Mark

By Jimmy Schaeffler Since its inception in mid-1994, the U.S. direct broadcast satellite (DBS) industry has undergone a remarkable consolidation. The playing field has winnowed from almost three- dozen entrants...

DirecTV, EchoStar Team For Washington Battles

Hughes Electronics’ [NYSE: GMH] DirecTV unit and EchoStar Communications [Nasdaq: DISH], the two high-powered U.S. satellite TV service providers, are joining forces in trying to fend off two threats that...

Loral Skynet Inks Rede TV Deal

Loral Skynet do Brasil, a subsidiary of Loral Space & Communications [OTC: LRLSO], has signed an agreement with Brazilian television network Rede TV to provide satellite capacity on Telstar 12...

Sirius, Antex Unveil Receiver

Sirius Satellite Radio [Nasdaq: SIRI] and equipment manufacturer Antex Electronics have introduced what they say is the world’s first satellite radio specifically designed for use in multi-room, multi-zone audio systems....

EchoStar Redeems Senior Notes

EchoStar Communications [Nasdaq: DISH] confirmed that effective Sept. 3, 2003, its subsidiary, EchoStar DBS Corp., completed the redemption of $245 million principal amount of its 9 1/8 percent senior notes...