Viasat and Visiontec have expanded their partnership working to bring reliable internet service to residential homes in Brazil. Visat said in a March 31 release that it plans to reach 100% percent of the Brazilian continental territory, through Visiontec's in-market sales, fulfillment, and technical support expertise by the time the rollout is complete. The two companies…

Hispasat has signed an agreement with mobile network operator Claro Argentina to provide internet to 250 rural communities through a cellular backhaul service by satellite. Hispasat will provide the capacity of its 30W-5 and 30W-6 satellites.  The companies said the rollout 3G and 4G satellite backhaul network has already begun and 100 communities should have…

Comtech EF Data, a subsidiary of Comtech Telecommunications that is based in Tempe, Arizona, was selected by Bansat S.A. to supply satellite communications ground equipment to support the Aeronautica Civil de Colombia’s backup communications network for 28 airports in Colombia. The Aeronautica Civil de Colombia, Colombia’s Civil Aviation Authority (also known as Aerocivil), is a…

Farmers Edge and Fairfax Brasil have partnered to bring customized, data-driven crop insurance to growers in Brazil. This agreement connects the Farmers Edge risk management platform, powered by field-centric data and artificial intelligence, with Fairfax Brasil insurance. The companies say that bringing real-time data into crop insurance may allow for coverage to be individualized for…