Focus: Telecom
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Connectivity
ITC Global Makes Second Major Acquisition in Africa
[Satellite TODAY Insider 08-29-12] Enterprise satellite communication services provider ITC Global has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Spidersat Communications, a privately held integrator in Africa that provides mission […]
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Connectivity
Romantis Leases SES Capacity Over Russia and Central Asia
[Satellite TODAY 08-29-12] FSS operator SES has signed a capacity agreement with satellite capacity and networking equipment provider Romantis to support growing connectivity needs across Russia and Central Asia, the […]
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Connectivity
Intelsat Mobility Offering Highlights Convergence of FSS, MSS Markets
[Satellite News 08-28-12] Fixed and mobile satellite operators have traditionally been categorized in separate markets due to the different services each provides to its own unique verticals. While FSS operators […]
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Connectivity
The Five Biggest Winners in the Satellite Industry’s Second Quarter Summer
[Satellite News 08-28-12] While the second quarter is usually one of the weaker periods of the fiscal year for most satellite companies, the 2012 second quarter cultivated more than a […]
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Connectivity
MTN Pushes Worldwide TV Service into Larger Maritime Segments
[Satellite News 08-28-12] Remote connectivity and content services provider MTN Satellite Communications (MTN) has rolled out and expanded its MTN Worldwide TV service to reach commercial shipping, ferry, oil & […]
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Connectivity
Harris to Provide Communications Network for FAA NextGen System
[Satellite TODAY Insider 08-28-12] Harris has been awarded a 15-year $291 million contract to develop a communications network that will serve as the cornerstone of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) […]
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Connectivity
ViaSat Issues Type Approval to C-Com’s iNetVu Ka-75V Antenna
[Satellite TODAY 08-28-12] Canadian antenna manufacturer C-Com Satellite Systems has received type approval for its iNetVu Ka-75V antenna system from service provider ViaSat, C-Com announced Aug. 28. The type […]
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Connectivity
NewSat’s Final Jabiru Fundraising Push Taking Longer than Expected
[Satellite TODAY Insider 08-27-12] Australian satellite operator NewSat yielded $3.8 million in pre-tax earnings during its full-year fiscal period ending June 30, which represented a 111 percent increase, or more […]
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Connectivity
Imtech Marine to Build Two Satellite Communication Maritime Vessels
[Satellite TODAY 08-27-12] Imtech Marine has signed two contracts to build two maritime vessels and supply satellite technology for two oil and gas firms, Imtech announced Aug. 27. Imtech […]
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Connectivity
ViaSat Confirms Financial Management Shift
[Satellite TODAY Insider 08-23-12] Satellite communications systems provider ViaSat CFO Ronald Wangerin will resign from his position after 10 years of service, the company confirmed Aug. 23. Wangerin will […]
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Connectivity
Inmarsat Expands Mobile Satellite Business in Malaysian Maritime Market
[Satellite TODAY 08-23-12] MSS operator Inmarsat increased its demand forecast for mobile satellite communications in Malaysia’s shipping industry after the company was contracted by Malaysian shipping firm MISC to install […]
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Connectivity
Thaicom to Integrate iDirect Ground System with IPStar Platform
[Satellite TODAY 08-22-12] Thaicom has signed a cooperation agreement with iDirect to provide an alternative integrated solution to its IPStar customers, the companies announced Aug. 22. Thaicom said the […]
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Connectivity
SES Expands Pactel Capacity Partnership
[Satellite TODAY 08-22-12] SES has expanded its partnership with global satellite communications provider Pactel to include a multi-year capacity deal on NSS-6, the operator announced Aug. 21. Pactel will […]
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Connectivity
Inmarsat to Launch U.S.-Based Global Pre-paid Satellite Voice, Data Service
[Satellite TODAY 08-22-12] MSS operator Inmarsat has unveiled global pre-paid satellite services for both voice and data through its pre-pay platform with the introduction of support for voice calls originating […]
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Connectivity
Sirius XM Shareholders Sue Board to Prevent Liberty Media Takeover
[Satellite TODAY Insider 08-22-12] Sirius XM Radio investors have sued the satellite broadcaster’s board of directors for doing enough to protect the company from a potential Liberty Media takeover, according […]
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Connectivity
ITC Global Purchases Remaining Stake in African VSAT Business
[Satellite TODAY 08-21-12] 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 […]
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Connectivity
Wegener Signs Equipment Order MOU with International Network Customer
[Satellite TODAY 08-21-12] Voice, video and data distribution networks developer Wegener Corp. has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) extension from an unnamed international customer that represents a bookable commitment […]
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Connectivity
Sea Launch Completes Second Key Mission for Intelsat
[Satellite TODAY Insider 08-21-12] Sea Launch has successfully launched the Intelsat 21 communications satellite into orbit for FSS operator Intelsat aboard a Zenit-3SL rocket from its platform in the equatorial […]
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Connectivity
Frost & Sullivan: Low-Cost MSS Technology Will Sustain Market Growth
[Satellite News 08-20-12] Increased connectivity demands from mobile workers, maritime, cargo transportation and remote applications are driving strong growth for the international mobile satellite industry, which is expected to continue […]
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Connectivity
Thaicom to Sell Mfone Business, Focus on Satellite
[Satellite TODAY 08-20-12]Satellite operator Thaicom will sell its Mfone mobile phone business to an operator outside of Thailand by the end of this year, according to the company’s latest financial […]
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Connectivity
Comtech Receives DoubleTalk Carrier-In-Carrier Order in Asia-Pacific
[Satellite TODAY 08-20-12] Comtech EF Data has received a $1.5 million DoubleTalk Carrier-in-Carrier bandwidth compression order from an unnamed telecommunications service provider in the Asia-Pacific region, the company confirmed Aug. […]
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Connectivity
Gilat CEO Expects Ka-band Revenue Growth in 2013
[Satellite TODAY Insider 08-20-12] Gilat’s Ka-band initiatives are well underway and the Israeli satellite company’s related project pipeline is growing at a healthy rate, according to Gilat CEO Erez Antebi. […]
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Connectivity
Maxwell Technology Helps Launch Sat-Space Africa’s Satellite Hot Spot
[Satellite TODAY 08-20-12] Maxwell Technology has launched Sat-Space Africa’s Satellite Hot Spot solution, which aims to transform business models for providing connectivity to underserved communities in townships and rural areas, […]
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Connectivity
Analysts Weigh in on Dish Network Broadband Internet Service Launch
[Satellite News 08-17-12] Pay-TV operator Dish Network may be planning to introduce a satellite broadband Internet service in the United States that will use capacity from an EchoStar satellite, according […]
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Connectivity
Sagetech Wins ADS-B Technology Subcontract to Support Aireon Payloads
[Satellite TODAY 08-17-12] Harris Corp. has issued a subcontract to Sagetech to support its effort to provide integrated Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) payloads for Iridium’s Aireon air traffic management entity, […]
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Connectivity
SkyNet Expands AIS Air Safety Service Deal with Bristow
[Satellite TODAY 08-17-12] SkyNet Satellite Communications has been awarded a contract extension from Bristow Group to centime providing air safety services with its expanded Aeronautical Information System (AIS) platform, SkyNet […]
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Connectivity
Ball Aerospace to Lead Alternative Propellant Demonstration Team for NASA
[Satellite TODAY 08-17-12] NASA has selected Ball Aerospace to lead a team that will conduct a technology demonstration of a high-performance “green” propellant alternative to hydrazine fuel, Ball Aerospace announced […]
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Connectivity
Harris Inks High-Throughput Satellite Hardware Deal with SS/L
[Satellite TODAY 08-16-12] Harris Corp. has been awarded a contract to supply reflector deployment booms to Space Systems/Loral (SS/L) for use on two unnamed high-throughput communications satellites, Harris announced Aug. […]
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Connectivity
SkyVision Selected by Broadlink to Enhance South African Enterprise Platform
[Satellite TODAY 08-16-12] 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 […]
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Connectivity
MTN, WMS Launch Connect at Sea Connectivity Application
[Satellite TODAY 08-16-12] MTN Satellite Communications (MTN) and Wireless Maritime Services (WMS) have teamed up to launch the Connect at Sea voice application, which aims to enable maritime passengers and […]