Speedcast International revealed that it will replace the Cook Islands' existing international hub termination service with a new domestic hub for data, voice, domestic terrestrial television distribution, and cellular backhaul. The hub replacement aims to improve connectivity services for residents of the Cook Islands' remote outer islands. Speedcast will deliver the service with Bluesky, a…

XipLink acquired certain assets from Sevis Systems, designed to optimize cellular traffic onto Internet Protocol (IP)-based backhaul links. Specifically, XipLink is acquiring the 6000 series product line for circuit oriented (E1/T1) base station connections, the 7000 series for IP base station connections and all related intellectual property associated with these products. Sevis Systems will continue to…

Gilat Satellite Networks reported its results for the third quarter (Q3) ended Sept. 30. Revenues took a slight dip, as they were $62.8 million for Q3 2018, compared with $69.9 million in Q3 2017. Yet, profitability remained strong is several key areas. Generally Accepted Accounting Principals (GAAP) operating income for Q3 2018 increased to $6 million, up 79.6 percent from Q3…

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…