Focus: Telecom

[Satellite TODAY 03-30-10] Harbinger Capital Partners has completed its acquisition of SkyTerra Communications, the operator announced March 29.     The transaction, initially announced in September, was accomplished through a merge […]

[Satellite TODAY 03-26-10] AsiaSat CEO Peter Jackson will step down as CEO later this year, the company announced March 26.     AsiaSat deputy CEO and Executive Director William Wade will […]

[Satellite TODAY 03-29-10] Arianespace has postponed the launch of SES’ Astra 3B satellite due to an anomaly that occurred in a launcher subsystem, the operator announced March 26.     The […]

[Satellite News 03-29-10] In the battle against satellite, cable and telco operators are looking for new ways to attract the consumer. This was at the heart of some key presentations […]

[Satellite TODAY 03-26-10] Satellite systems provider KVH Industries has incorporated its Singapore-based subsidiary KVH Industries Asia as a new business unit, the company announced March 24.     The unit, renamed […]

[Satellite News 03-26-10] Oil companies want more from satellite companies as they continue to build out communications networks onshore and offshore, according to panelists at SMi’s Oil and Gas Satellite […]

[Satellite TODAY 03-26-10] Lockheed Martin and Alliant Techsystems (ATK) have entered into a strategic partnership agreement to offer launch services for small payloads utilizing upgraded and modernized Athena 1c and […]

[Satellite TODAY 03-25-10] Global consumer and enterprise demand for next-generation, IP-based satellite communications systems may grow to exceed historical industry trends, according to a report by analysis and consulting firms […]

[Satellite News 03-25-10] The United States may experience a noticeable shortage of U.S. engineers entering the space and satellite industry due to strict International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) laws […]

[Satellite TODAY 03-25-10] Hughes Network Systems signed an agreement with Vizada to expand Hughes Europe’s portfolio of managed network services for European enterprises to include delivery of broadband mobile office […]

[Satellite TODAY 03-25-10] Gilat Satellite Networks appointed Jaron Lotan COO effective April 6, the company announced March 24.     Lotan will oversee all day-to-day business operations, from sales to implementation, […]

[Satellite TODAY 03-24-10] Orbcomm has deployed a machine-to-machine (M2M) service portal using Sierra Wireless’ AirVantage services platform, Orbcomm announced March 23.     The portal integrates the AirVantage platform to provide […]

[Satellite TODAY 03-24-10] C-Com Satellite Systems’ 2009 revenues increased 1.7 percent to $9.1 million, the company announced in its 2009 year-end financial results, released March 23.     C-Com’s working capital […]

[Satellite TODAY 03-24-10] Wireless communication systems provider Andrew Solutions is offering its SmartBeam base station antenna system to wireless operator customers, the company announced March 22.     The SmartBeam system […]

[Satellite TODAY 03-23-10] Thrane & Thrane’s Aero-SB+ SwiftBroadband solution has received Inmarsat type approval and parts manufacturer approval from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, the manufacturer announced March 22.     […]

[Satellite TODAY 03-23-10] iDirect has promoted Vice President of Finance Chris Norem to CFO, the company announced March 22.     Norem served as iDirect’s vice president of finance since 2006 […]

[Satellite TODAY 03-23-10] O3b Networks aims to bring Internet access to the developing world through a next-generation hybrid network that combines the reach of satellite with the speed of fiber. […]

[Satellite News 03-23-10] In an attempt to take a leadership role in dealing with interference issues, satellite operator Intelsat is launching new efforts to invite more satellite industry leaders to […]

[Satellite TODAY 03-23-10] SkyTerra stockholders approved the company’s merger with a new corporation formed and indirectly owned by Harbinger Capital Partners, SkyTerra announced March 22.     The acquisition, first announced […]

[Satellite TODAY 03-22-10] Intelsat signed an agreement with Turkish operator Turksat to provide enhanced satellite capacity serving the Middle East region, Intelsat announced March 19.     The agreement provides Turksat […]

[Satellite TODAY 03-22-10] Boeing has issued a multimillion dollar order to Saft for high-performance lithium-ion batteries to power Boeing’s 702B series satellite, Saft announced March 18.     The VES140 batteries […]

[Satellite TODAY 03-22-10] Thrane & Thrane has unveiled its Explorer 325 mobile BGAN terminal for on-the-move vehicular use, the company announced March 19.     The Explorer 325 aims to offer […]

[Satellite News 03-22-10] O3b Networks, founded in 2007 by former CEO Greg Wyler, aims to bring Internet access to the developing world through a next-generation hybrid network that combines the […]

[Satellite TODAY 03-22-10] Sea Launch has received approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware to secure an additional $12 million loan from Space Launch Services (SLS), Sea Launch announced […]

[Satellite TODAY 03-22-10] Astrium has completed a communications module for Eutelsat’s high-speed broadband communications satellite, Ka-Sat, the operator announced March 19.     The communications module, designed to receive and transmit […]

[Satellite TODAY 03-22-10] Orbital Sciences named EMS as supplier of the redundant low-noise amplifier assembly for the Hylas 2 Ka-band satellite, Orbital Sciences announced March 19.    The 16-month contract […]

[Satellite TODAY 03-19-10] Astrium has delivered the Astra 3B and Comsat Bw-2 satellites, along with an Ariane 5 rocket, to Arianespace launch facilities in Korou, French Guiana, Astrium announced March […]

[Satellite TODAY 03-19-10] Thuraya is partnering with Comtech to develop an advanced broadband terminal for the maritime industry set for launch in September, the companies announced March 18. The partnership […]

[Satellite TODAY 03-19-10] Orbit Technology Group is expanding its service centers, bolstering its spare parts stocks, and is increasing its overall end-to-end service capacity, the company announced March 17. The […]

[Satellite News 03-19-10] Leaders from the five largest MSS companies debated the form and function of the mobile industry and praised the U.S. Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) recent broadband plan […]