SES has completed a 5G backhaul demonstration in the Middle East, the company announced, Jan. 16. It has been working with and du from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), a telecom operator in the United Arab Emirates. It has successfully demoed what it claims is the first satellite-enabled 5G backhaul in the Middle East utilising…

Inmarsat has won a major contract in the in-flight connectivity (IFC) arena with one of the standout airlines in this area. Emirates has selected Inmarsat as its IFC provider for its incoming fleet of Airbus A350s, as part of a commitment by the United Arab Emirates airline to be at the cutting edge of providing…

Es’hailSat will work with Axess Networks as it looks to improve it service offerings to multiple sectors in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The two companies announced Jan. 9 that they have signed a strategic partnership agreement to provide teleport and VSAT services to customers here. This multi-year, multi-service agreement will have…

Arabsat has signed a new capacity deal with Ninetnine that sees the content provider launch its live, linear entertainment TV channel Helwa TV on Arabsat. The two companies announced the deal, Dec. 5. Operated by Ninetnine and co-owned with BluTV, Helwa TV, which launched in March 2022, broadcasts premium Turkish series and North African TV…