Focus: Telecom

[Satellite TODAY 09-19-12] Globalstar has entered into an agreement with launch services provider Arianespace regarding the additional amounts that Globalstar will pay to cover costs associated with delays experienced during […]

[Satellite TODAY 09-18-12] European engineering and technology company Hitech Luxembourg been selected to provide four antenna systems as part of the satellite ground stations to monitor and control the EDRS […]

[Satellite TODAY 09-18-12] FSS operator Intelsat has hired James Collett as its director of mobility services product management, the company announced Sept. 18.    Collett will be responsible for advancing […]

[Satellite News 09-18-12] If the goal for the Comsys VSAT 2012 conference was to put a confident VSAT market on display, the event should be considered an ultimate success. Satellite […]

[Satellite News 09-18-12] Telenor Satellite Broadcasting (TSBc) is one of a number of operators that sees a great opportunity in the maritime market. The company, which is planning on launching […]

[Satellite TODAY Insider 09-19-12] Enterprise market incumbents to the telecoms industry will need to completely review go-to-market strategies, revamp traditional segmentation and create new integrated service offers if they are […]

[Satellite TODAY 09-18-12] European operator SES has commenced full operations on SES-5 located at the orbital position of 5 degrees East, the company announced Sept. 17.    SES said the […]

[Satellite TODAY 09-18-12] Intelsat has provided its sponsored Global VSAT Forum (GVF) professional training services to more than 1,000 of its employees and customers across the globe, the FSS operator […]

[Satellite News 09-17-12] MSS operator Inmarsat has launched a new platform that aims to enable airlines to provide real-time and updated on-demand entertainment content to passengers’ own devices. The SBTV […]

Dubai-based satellite service provider SkyStream has purchased an iDirect Series 15100 universal satellite hub to extend and enhance the availability of its coverage for luxury yacht owners, iDirect announced Sept. […]

Gilat Satellite Networks’ wholly owned subsidiary Spacenet has equipped its 10,000th Dollar General store with its SkyEdge VSAT technology, Spacenet confirmed Sept. 12.    Spacenet has been working with Dollar […]

Mobile satellite services provider Inmarsat has appointed Michele Franci as its Global Xpress vice president of commercial business, the company announced Sept. 10.    In his new position, Franci will […]

Vislink is set to introduce its Advent Mantis MSAT portable data terminal, designed to address emerging Ka-band satellite newsgathering requirements for international broadcasters, the company announced.    The MSAT can […]

It was not so long ago that the satellite industry seemed to reluctantly accept its place in the broadband pecking order. Its only business here was to provide broadband where […]

The mood of optimism continued on day two of Comsys’ VSAT 2012 conference. The morning was full of information about exciting new business plans as companies tried to target VSAT […]

[Satellite TODAY Insider 09-14-12] After months of negotiating financing terms, Thales Alenia Space has signed a formal contract with Globalstar to manufacture and deliver six additional satellites for the Globalstar […]

[Satellite TODAY 09-14-12] Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) CEO Matt Perkins issued the following statement Sept. 13 following the tragic death of SSTL Engineer Saad Al-Hilli:    “I am deeply […]

[Satellite TODAY 09-13-12] Canadian satellite broadcast technology manufacturer Advantech Wireless has released a new series of indoor GaN technology-based solid-state power amplifiers (SSPAs) and BUCs featuring high power, high linearity […]

What a difference a year makes! When Simon Bull, Comsys’ senior consultant made his opening presentation last year, he spoke of VSAT players “doing well if they stood still." This […]

The common theme among speakers on day one of Comsys’ VSAT2012 event in London was that the VSAT market is healthy and that opportunities for players across the board are […]

Satcom terminal solutions provider Skyware Global has been selected by MSS operator Inmarsat to serve as one of three initial launch partners in providing land-based satellite terminals for its Global […]

Satellite networking technology provider Gilat Satellite Networks has added advanced disaster recovery functionality to its SkyEdge VSAT platform.    Gilat will incorporate embedded Dual IPsec functionality to the platform to […]

Maritime enterprise satellite communications provider ITC Global has acquired the remaining 10 percent interest in VSAT specialist ITC Guinea to obtain complete ownership of the entity, the companies announced Aug. […]

MTN Satellite Communications (MTN) has partnered with maritime media delivery and communications company Jetstream to launch Jetstream HD, a high-definition streaming content solution powered by MTN VSAT connections.    MTN […]

Hybrid connectivity provider SkyVision Networks has signed an agreement with telecommunications and infrastructure company Broadlink to deliver Virtual Private Network (VPN) and Internet connectivity services to its enterprise customers in […]

[Satellite TODAY Insider 09-13-12] Loral Space & Communications and MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates (MDA) have each received a second request for information from the United States Department of Justice in […]

[Satellite TODAY 09-13-12] Dubai-based satellite service provider SkyStream has purchased an iDirect Series 15100 universal satellite hub to extend and enhance the availability of its coverage for luxury yacht owners, […]

Firstly, I would like to introduce our first dedicated e-daily for Comsys’ VSAT 2012 event here in London, which we are really excited about bringing to you. The event is […]

Telenor Satellite Broadcasting (TSBc) is one of a number of operators that sees a great opportunity in the maritime market. The company, which is planning on launching its Thor 7 […]

[Satellite TODAY 09-12-12] Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) has been contracted by FSS operator SES to launch three additional SES satellites on Falcon 9 or Falcon Heavy rockets, SpaceX announced Sept. […]