Focus: Telecom
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Connectivity
Orbit Releases OrBand Maritime VSAT System
[Satellite TODAY 11-16-11] Orbit Communication Systems, a mission-critical connectivity solutions provider, has unveiled its OrBand VSAT system for maritime markets, the company announced Nov. 15. The AL-7107 OrBand […]
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Connectivity
Recent Financial Strength Paves Way for Gilat’s Ka-band Market Strategy
[Satellite News 11-15-11] International satellite broadband and VSAT specialist Gilat Satellite Networks has generated the strong financial growth spurt it needs to execute a long-term push into the Ka-band arena, […]
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Connectivity
Norsat CEO: Remote Satellite Solutions Market Holds Attractive Growth Potential
[Satellite TODAY Insider 11-15-11] Canadian satellite company Norsat International said it is working to drive further revenue growth opportunities and diversification of its customers within its Satellite Solutions division by […]
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Connectivity
SS/L Inks Two-Satellite Construction Deal with AsiaSat
[Satellite TODAY 11-15-11] Asia Satellite Telecommunications Co. (AsiaSat) has contracted Space Systems/Loral (SS/L) to construct and deliver two new satellites — AsiaSat 6 and AsiaSat 8 — the satellite operator […]
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Connectivity
Gilat Set to Deploy Ka-band Broadband Terminals to Russia
[Satellite TODAY 11-15-11] Gilat Satellite Networks has signed agreements with Russian-based service provider RTComm and NIIR FSUE to supply network equipment and Ka-band end-user terminals for RTComm’s planned future constellation […]
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Connectivity
Investors Give O3b CEO Vote of Confidence with New Satellite Funding
[Satellite News 11-15-11] SinceformerCEO Greg Wyler founded O3b Networks in 2007, the operator has stuck to a future strategy based on its original mission statement, which is outlined in the […]
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Connectivity
O3B to Launch Four Additional Satellites in 2014
[Satellite TODAY 11-14-11] O3b Networks has raised $137 million for the construction of four additional satellites that will aim to double capacity and boost redundancy over its targeted emerging markets, […]
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Connectivity
GIA Report: C-, Ku-band Transponder Demand to Accelerate Through 2017
[Satellite TODAY 11-14-11] Worldwide demand for C- and Ku-band satellite transponders will reach 7,840 transponders by 2017, according to research study published Nov. 11 by Global Industry Analysts (GIA). […]
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Connectivity
Thrane’s Sailor to Offer New Inmarsat Multi-Voice, Telemetry Services
[Satellite TODAY 11-14-11] Inmarsat’s Multi-Voice and Dynamic Telemetry services will be available on Thrane & Thrane’s Sailor FleetBroadband terminals when the services go live in the first and second quarters […]
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Connectivity
New Orbcomm AIS Satellites Could Generate Revenue by Late 2012
[Satellite TODAY Insider 11-11-11] Satellite company Orbcomm reported a 59 percent, year-over-year increase in its 2011 third-quarter adjusted EBITDA and project that its new AIS satellites would start to generate […]
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Connectivity
SkyVision Launches New Ku-band VSAT Services in Africa
[Satellite TODAY 11-11-11] Satellite IP connectivity provider SkyVision Global Networks is set to launch several new services throughout Africa, Central Asia, and the Middle East, the company announced Nov. 10. […]
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Connectivity
Cobham To Release Sea Tel FleetBroadband Product Line in March
[Satellite TODAY 11-11-11] Cobham plans to introduce its Sea Tel FX line of Inmarsat FleetBroadband products to the market in March 2012, the company announced Nov. 10. Cobham’s Sea […]
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Connectivity
Loral Sees $77 Million Net Loss in Third Quarter
[Satellite TODAY 11-11-11] Loral Space & Communications reported a net loss of $77 million in its 2011 third quarter compared to net income of $72 million in same period last […]
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Connectivity
Eutelsat W3C Enters Full Service; Total TV Expands Capacity Lease
[Satellite TODAY 11-11-11] Eutelsat has commenced full commercial operations on the W3C satellite at the 16 degrees East orbital slot, the operator confirmed Nov. 10. The operator activated the […]
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Connectivity
SES 3Q Revenue, Profit Growth Offsets Impact of Launch Delays
[Satellite News 11-11-11] SES generated a 3 percent year-to-date recurring revenue increase at 1.283 billion euros ($1.74 billion) and a 34.3 percent increase in profits to 446.7 million euros ($609.2 […]
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Connectivity
Stratos Global Extends Suncor Energy Contract
[Satellite TODAY 11-10-11] Stratos Global has extended its contract to provide Suncor Energy with a high-speed satellite link connecting Suncor’s Newfoundland operated offshore and shore-based facilities, the company announced Nov. […]
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Connectivity
IDATE: OTT Revenues to Hit Close to $30 Billion by 2015
[Satellite TODAY Insider 11-10-11] The global consumer online video market was worth close to five billion euros ($6.89 billion) in 2010 and could go over 21 billion euros ($28.93 billion) […]
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Connectivity
Intelsat Lightens Debt Load; Prepares to Launch New Satellites Over Africa
[Satellite TODAY Insider 11-09-11] FSS operator Intelsat lightened its debt load and significantly narrowed its losses in its 2011 fiscal third quarter as the company prepares to invest in new […]
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Connectivity
Iridium’s Consensus-Beating Third Quarter Growth Fuels Hot Streak
[Satellite TODAY 11-09-11] Iridium’s 2011 third quarter performance exceeded analysts estimates on nearly every metric and allowed management to raise its 2011 full-year guidance for operational EBTIDA, revenue, and subscriber […]
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Connectivity
Bizarre Zohreh-2 Dispute Headed to ITU Board of Telecom Authorities
[Satellite TODAY Insider 11-08-11] An extraordinary satellite frequency dispute between Eutelsat and Arabsat regarding rights concerning an Iranian satellite that does not exist will now be brought before the International […]
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Connectivity
United Continental Orders Panasonic Ku-band Wi-Fi for Mainline Fleet
[Satellite TODAY 11-08-11] United Continental Holdings selected Panasonic Avionics to provide Ku-band satellite-powered Wi-Fi connectivity in all cabins on more than 300 United Airlines and Continental Airlines aircraft beginning in […]
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Connectivity
Vizada to Distribute SkyWave IsatData Pro M2M Services
[Satellite TODAY 11-08-11] Vizada signed a distribution agreement with Ottawa-based SkyWave Mobile Communications to provide distribution of Inmarsat’s IsatData Pro (IDP) satellite service and machine-to-machine (M2M) solution, the MSS reseller […]
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Connectivity
Hughes HX Service Selected to Support U.S. In-Flight Intelligence Solution
[Satellite TODAY 11-08-11] Hughes Network Systems has been awarded a contract to provide its HX System satellite communications service for an unnamed airborne solution to be utilized by a U.S. […]
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Connectivity
Brazilian Aircraft Builder and National Telecom Consider Satellite Joint Venture
[Satellite TODAY 11-07-11] Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer SA and Telebras are considering a plan to form a joint venture that would participate in the country’s government-managed satellite program, according to […]
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Connectivity
Telesat CEO Looks to Future ViaSat-1 Growth to Offset Foreign Currency Issues
[Satellite TODAY 11-07-11] Canadian satellite operator Telesat recorded a $141 million net loss during its third quarter 2011 compared with a net income of $146 million in the same period […]
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Connectivity
EchoStar Reports 3Q Profit Slip; Looks to Acquire Access to New Satellite Services
[Satellite News 11-08-11] EchoStar Corp. generated a 42 percent, year-over-year increase in its 2011 fiscal third quarter revenues at $863 million, but the company’s profit margin dipped into a net […]
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Connectivity
ViaSat-1 Arrives at Geosynchronous Orbit; Post-Launch Operations on Schedule
[Satellite TODAY 11-04-11] The ViaSat-1 satellite has reached its position in geosynchronous orbit and will begin post-launch operations and in-orbit testing on schedule, operator ViaSat confirmed Nov. 3. Since […]
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Connectivity
Stratos Deploys FleetBroadband Service on Philippine Shipping Fleet
[Satellite TODAY 11-04-11] Stratos Global was selected by Sandigan Ship Services in The Philippines to deploy Inmarsat’s FleetBroadband satellite communications service on Sandigan’s fleet of commercial bulk and car carrier […]
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Connectivity
Eutelsat Records Healthy 1Q 2012 Growth; Outlines Fleet Expansion Plan
[Satellite News 11-04-11] European satellite operator Eutelsat enjoyed a strong 2012 first fiscal quarter with a 3.4 percent increase in revenues at 295.4 million euros ($408.7 million) compared with the […]
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Connectivity
LightSquared Partnership Helps Inmarsat Offset Unstable MSS Revenues
[Satellite TODAY Insider 11-03-11] The revenue Inmarsat generated from the updated cooperation agreement it solidified with LightSquared in June 2011 drove strong headline growth in the 2011 third quarter and […]