Axesat achieved provisional certification of its Bogota, Colombia Teleport under the World Teleport Association's (WTA) Teleport Certification Program. Axesat's teleports offer business services including internet, voice, data, contingency and backup solutions, mobility solutions, connectivity for events and emergencies, and cellular backhaul. Since its introduction at the International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) 2015, WTA's certification program has…

The first 200 Gigabit Ethernet redundant Data Roaming interconnection from Telefónica is now ready for service, the company's wholesale business unit Telefónica International Wholesale Services (TIWS) announced Sept. 18. TIWS launched its first 200 Gigabit Ethernet interconnection with one of its most traffic-intensive customers, Telefónica España, in August, during the region's peak traffic months. The new…

United Arab Emirates (UAE) global satellite operator Yahsat and Hughes Network Systems, a subsidiary of EchoStar, agreed to enter a joint venture to provide commercial Ka-band satellite broadband services across Africa, the Middle East, and southwest Asia. This new venture combines Hughes expertise in broadband satellite networks and services with Yahsat's unique position and knowledge as a provider of…

Gilat Satellite Networks will be working with Telstra, a global telecommunications and technology service provider, on its 4G services in Australia. Telstra has chosen Gilat’s backhaul solution to expand its 4G mobile service throughout remote locations across Australia. Gilat’s satellite backhaul solution will enable integration into Telstra’s network. Gilat’s DVB-S2X Capricorn Very Small Aperture Terminal…