Focus: Telecom

[Satellite TODAY 02-26-13] The true value of the wireless spectrum owned by Clearwire is two or three times higher than the value reflected in the price that cellular operator Sprint […]

[Satellite TODAY 02-26-13] Gilat Satcom has announced a new deal with a pan-African Internet service provider and mobile WiMAX carrier to deliver broadband services throughout Mozambique. Additionally, Gilat Satcom is […]

[Satellite TODAY 02-26-13] Maritime Broadband has selected Revmar Dynamics as the full-service exclusive distributor of the company’s C-Bird VSAT in Greece and Cyprus, two of the most important markets in […]

[Satellite TODAY 02-26-13] TeleCommunication Systems (TCS) has introduced its Cloud Messaging Service, which delivers short message service (SMS) messages over 2G, 3G and LTE networks. Since TCS’ new service is […]

As private companies gain more ground in the space and satellite industry, a startup company from Las Vegas, Nev., is attempting to get in on the race by developing a commercial weather satellite.

[SatelliteTODAY 02-25-13] Europe has launched the biennial Satellite Broadband for European Regions (SABER) project aimed at bringing broadband coverage to the estimated 10 million European households that still do not […]

[Satellite TODAY 02-25-13] As part of its growing focus on Ka-band, Israeli networking technology, solutions and services provider Gilat Satellite Networks unveiled its new SkyEdge 2-c Internet connectivity solution, which […]

[SatelliteTODAY 02-25-13] NewSat announced it has secured approximately $108 million in required equity for its Jabiru-1 satellite, which takes it one step closer to finally launching after being deferred from […]

[SatelliteTODAY 02-25-13] MTN Satellite Communications (MTN) has entered into an exclusive partnership with Broadband Antenna Tracking Systems (BATS) to market its BATS system to the cruise ship, ferry and large […]

[Satellite TODAY 02-22-13] It has been an eventful 24 hours for European satellite operator SES, which posted its 2012 full-year results on the same day it confirmed Padraig McCarthy as […]

[Satellite TODAY 02-22-13] The Hosted Payload Alliance (HPA) has selected Janet Nickloy, director of Aerospace Mission Solutions for Harris Corporation, as its 2013 chair. The HPA fosters dialogue between the […]

[Satellite TODAY 02-22-13] ViaSat’s VR-12 Ka-band satellite antenna system has passed industry standard DO-160G testing, which meets FAA and international regulations for electrical and electronic equipment installed on commercial aircraft. […]

[Satellite TODAY 02-21-13] After a year of sustained investment in new network capacity and systems, ViewSat is now planning to capitalize upon it and expand across global markets, including the […]

[Satellite TODAY 02-21-13] A growing number of seafarers see on-board Wi-Fi connectivity as essential in order to use their own smartphones, tablets and laptops aboard ships, with social media, especially […]

[Satellite TODAY 02-21-13] Hispasat’s Amazonas 3 satellite has started its systems, deployed its solar panels and begun its in-orbit test phase, the operator confirmed.    The satellite reached its geostationary […]

[Satellite TODAY 02-21-13] Eutelsat has inked German Internet service provider skyDSL Global to a five-year multiple spot beam capacity contract on Ka-Sat, with an option for an additional five years, […]

[Satellite TODAY 02-21-13] Satellite-based IP communications technology provider iDirect has announced completion of pilot tests with ip.access, a small cell solutions vendor for mobile operators around the world, to support 3G […]

[Satellite TODAY 02-20-13] Satellite broadcast television continued to expand its household reach in Germany during 2012, with approximately 18 million households receiving their TV directly from a satellite source by […]

[Satellite TODAY 02-20-13] Spacecom and SatLink Communications have announced the addition of TV5Monde Afrique to the Amos-5 17 degrees east French-language broadcast bouquet. SatLink Communications is providing a TV distribution […]

[Satellite TODAY 02-19-2012] After a successful launch aboard an Arianespace Ariane-5 ECA rocket two weeks ago, Azerbaijan’s first telecommunications satellite, Azerspace/Africasat-1a, has reached its final orbital position at 46 degrees […]

[Satellite TODAY 02-19-2012] The World Teleport Association (WTA) has ranked Mexico-based Elara Comunicaciones as the second fastest growing teleport in 2012. Each year, the WTA recognizes the Top Teleport Operators […]

[Satellite TODAY 02-19-2012] IPTV and OTT solutions provider Amino Communications has appointed Joe Coles as the company’s new senior vice president for product management and marketing. Coles has more than […]

[Satellite TODAY 02-19-2012] Satellite operator Avanti has announced the appointment of Harry Formosa as its new European sales director. With more than 30 years of experience, he comes from BT where […]

DIRECTV announced it has added 761,000 net additions in its 2012 fourth quarter, driven by DIRECTV Latin America's record of 658,000.

Orbital Sciences Corporation has reported its 2012 fourth quarter and full year financial results, exceeding Wall Street’s expectations but not revenue expectations.

[Satellite TODAY 02-13-13] By 2017, 4G LTE operators will see their revenues leap through an extended growth spurt, reaching more than $340 billion spread throughout the international market, compared to […]

[Satellite TODAY 02-12-13] African communications technology provider BringCom and local Djibouti partners have established a new private company, Djibouti Teleport SARL, to revitalize and manage the daily operations of the […]

[Satellite TODAY 02-12-13] Datasat Communications is introducing a new service targeted for mine operators who wish to upgrade their analogue Professional Mobile Radio (PMR) networks to digital. Through wireless broadband […]

[Satellite TODAY 02-12-13] SES has announced a strategic partnership with Viking Satcom for the development and deployment of commercial satellite antenna systems to enable the expansion of its center arc […]

[Satellite TODAY 02-11-13] Ologa, an Information and Communications Technology (ICT) company and official reseller partner of SkyeVine, has been recognized as the Best National SME in the innovation category in […]