Focus: Telecom

Speedcast International, a provider of telecommunications and Information Technology (IT) solutions, achieved three global certifications: Occupational Health and Safety Management (OHSAS 18001), ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management, and ISO 14001:2015 Environmental […]

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is set to vote on a critical and contentious proposal this week that could prevent city governments from charging access fees for 5G infrastructure […]

Arabsat and Newtec have partnered to roll out a package of High Throughput Satellite (HTS) services, including Enterprise broadband, IP Trunking, VNO and mobile 3G/4G backhaul for the Middle East […]

Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of the top satellite operators remain optimistic that they can take advantage of new growth opportunities in areas such as In-Flight Connectivity (IFC), 5G, and connected […]

ABS, formerly Asia Broadcast Satellite, held a seminar session on Aug. 29  about empowering Timor-Leste with satellite, in order to foster greater interest in bringing satellite-enabled services to communities across […]

Tesacom will provide new services on the Iridium constellation of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites in Argentina. The company will offer voice and data services of 350/700 kilobit per second, with […]

Sprint confirmed a significant wireless milestone as it works with LG Electronics U.S.A. to deliver the first mobile 5G smartphone in the U.S. in the first half of 2019. Sprint customers will […]

It is no longer a secret to anyone that the lifestyle and needs of people and companies have drastically changed thanks to technological advances and the need to be more […]

RigNet has won a lucrative cyber-security contract with one of Asia’s biggest telcos. It has signed a deal with Singtel to provide its global customers with CyphreLink, a sophisticated satellite and […]

As part of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) latest efforts to bring 5G services to the United States, the agency made a number of major announcements yesterday that establish […]

Orbcomm reported a strong increase in its revenues in the first half of this year compared to the same stage last year. However, its net losses through the end of […]

Hispasat and Gilat Satellite Networks have partnered to commercialize Hispasat’s Ka-band satellite capacity over Brazil. The contract enables Hispamar, a Hispasat subsidiary, to deliver consumer broadband and enterprise services to […]

Gilat Satellite Networks has won a key new contract in Latin America, The company was selected by Peru’s Fitel for two additional regional telecommunications infrastructure projects, totaling $153.6 million. The […]

C Spire and Mimosa Networks are working together on a 5G fixed wireless initiative, designed to extend broadband internet service to more consumers and businesses in Mississippi. As part 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 […]

AT&T is deploying public safety’s Band 14 spectrum as part of its FirstNet build. The build out will be validated by the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority), and will […]

SES is hoping it will see significant growth in the networks side of its business over the next few years. This would show that satellite operators could grow revenues away […]

A new integral partnership is helping to develop the European Commission’s initiative of a Single European Sky. Single European Sky Air Traffic Management System (SESAR) Deployment Manager and the European […]

The World Teleport Association (WTA) revealed that Central European Telecom Services (CETel) achieved Tier Three full certification of its teleport under WTA’s Teleport Certification Program. CETel became the eighth European […]

The Satellite Industry Association (SIA) is encouraging U.S regulators to protect satellite spectrum and services to ensure greater access to broadband. The SIA testified before the U.S. House Energy and […]

The United Nations Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development’s Working Group on Broadband for the Most Vulnerable Countries issued a report at the UN headquarters indicating that access to broadband internet […]

Eutelsat has joined forces with Intelsat and SES on a proposal for the future use of the lower C-band spectrum in the U.S. Intelsat, Intel, and SES were the first […]

South Korean telecommunications company KT Corporation, unveiled its Skyship next-generation platform for disaster and safety management. It is the company’s latest venture into 5G-enabled technologies. The Skyship platform will be […]

SatADSL, a provider of satellite Very Small Aperture Tunnel (VSAT) services, signed an agreement with CETel, a provider of global satellite, fiber, and wireless-enabled communications solutions, to deliver an expanded […]

Satellite antenna systems developer Intellian received Japan’s TELEC radio equipment certification for its Inmarsat FleetBroadband FB250R and FB500R terminals. The TELEC certification confirms that the FleetBroadband terminals meet technical standards […]

Sierra Wireless, a provider of fully integrated device-to-cloud solutions for the Internet of Things (IOT), received certification and approval to use its Airlink MG90 High-Performance Multi-Network Vehicle Router for the […]

The Internet of Things (IOT) is projected to be one of the biggest technology growth engines of all time. Forecasters estimate there will be up to 70 billion connected devices […]

The Peruvian government’s investment fund Fondo de Inversion en Telecomunicaciones (Fitel) awarded $153.6 millon to Gilat Satellite Networks for two wireless infrastructure projects in the nation’s Amazonas and Ica region. […]

Bambu Wireless has signed a multiyear contract with Eutelsat for capacity on the Eutelsat 172B satellite. Commercialized under the brand BambuSat, the capacity will be used for broadband, maritime, and […]

PT Pasifik Satelit Nusantara (PSN) of Indonesia has selected Hughes to provide the Jupiter Systemfor broadband services over the PSN VI High Throughput Satellite (HTS). The comprehensive Hughes solution includes […]