Focus: Telecom
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Connectivity
TerreStar, AT&T Execs Discuss New Satellite-Cellular Partnership
[Satellite News 10-01-09] The mass-consumer cellular markets may be familiar with industry products such as the Apple iPhone and the BlackBerry, but AT&T, one of the largest cellular services in […]
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Broadband Stimulus: Process Stumbles Out of Blocks
The timing of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act’s passage in February could not have been better for the satellite industry. After months of panicked discussion among analysts and executives […]
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Thor 6 Delivered to Arianespace for Late October Launch
[Satellite TODAY 09-30-09] Telenor Satellite Broadcasting (TSB)’s Thor 6 satellite has arrived at the Guiana Spaceport in Kourou for its scheduled launch by Arianespace at the end of October, TSB […]
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GMV Reports 18 Percent Revenue Growth in 2008
[Satellite TODAY 09-30-09] GMV experienced strong organic growth in 2008 with an 18 percent increase in overall revenues at $128 million, the company announced in its year-end financial results released […]
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Arianespace Reschedules Amazonas-2, ComsatBw-1 Launch
[Satellite TODAY 09-29-09] Arianespace has rescheduled the launch of the Amazonas-2 and ComsatBw-1 satellites, the company announced Sept. 28. The launch of the two satellites is now set to […]
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NSS-12 Arrives at Kourou
[Satellite TODAY 09-29-09] SES World Skies’ NSS-12 satellite arrived at the European spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, the company announced Sept. 28. NSS-12, manufactured by Space Systems/Loral (SSL), is […]
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Global Technology Re-brands to H2O Satellite
[Satellite TODAY 09-29-09] Maritime satellite communications provider Global Technology has re-branded to H2O Satellite, the company announced Sept. 28. A partner of Inmarsat, H2O Satellite offers several transmission packages […]
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KVH to Launch 505 Emergency S.O.S. Maritime Service
[Satellite TODAY 09-29-09] KVH is set to launch 505 Emergency Calling over Inmarsat FleedBroadband, a new safety service for mariners that enables ship personnel to send out an S.O.S. distress […]
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EchoStar Seeks $1.1 Billion in Broadband Stimulus Funding
[Satellite TODAY 09-25-09] EchoStar has filed applications with the U.S. government seeking more than $1.1 billion in broadband stimulus money for several projects and partnerships, the company announced. EchoStar formed […]
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IDC Receives First Post-Acquisition Tiernan Orders
[Satellite TODAY 09-28-09] International Datacasting Corp. (IDC) has received its first Tiernan orders since acquiring the product line in July, IDC announced Sept. 24. The orders, valued at over […]
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Harris Appoints Eastern Europe Sales Manager
[Satellite TODAY 09-28-09] Harris Broadcast Communications appointed Olaf Brunswicker regional sales manager for Eastern Europe, the company announced Sept. 25. Brunswicker will be responsible for developing partner, systems integrator […]
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Avanti Signs Three Hylas Broadband Deals, Reaches Pre-Launch Contract Goal
[Satellite TODAY 09-25-09] Avanti Communications signed three contracts for Hylas satellite broadband services, the company announced Sept. 23. Avanti will provide broadband services to Insis System Engineering, which provides […]
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GHL Stockholders Approve Iridium Acquisition
[Satellite TODAY 09-25-09] GHL Acquisition stockholders voted to approve its acquisition of Iridium following the approval of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission granted in August, GHL announced Sept 24. […]
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Thor 6 Heads for Kourou
[Satellite TODAY 09-25-09] The Thor 6 satellite will be shipped Monday to Arianespace’s launch facility in Kourou, Thales Alenia Space announced Sept. 24. Thor 6, built by Thales Alenia […]
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Comtech’s Fourth Quarter Profits Drop 64 Percent on Order Delays
[Satellite TODAY 09-25-09] Comtech Telecommunications Corp. profits dropped 64 percent in its financial fourth quarter to $6.2 million, down from $17 million in 2008, the company announced in its financial […]
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C-Com Receives iNetVu Orders in U.K., Russia, China
[Satellite TODAY 09-25-09] C-Com Satellite Systems received $385,000 worth of orders for its iNetVu Mobile antenna systems from resellers in China, Russia and the United Kingdom, the Canadian antenna manufacturer […]
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Correction
[Satellite TODAY 09-24-09] The first line of a Sept. 24 story should have read – The maiden launch of the SpaceX Falcon-9 rocket has been scheduled for Nov. 29, according […]
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SpaceX Scheduled for Falcon-9 Debut Launch
[Satellite TODAY 09-24-09] The maiden launch of the SpaceX Falcon-9 rocket has been scheduled for Nov. 29, according to the most recent 90-day Eastern Range forecast released by the U.S. […]
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Global Satellite Launches Thuraya XT Handset
[Satellite TODAY 09-24-09] Global Satellite USA has launched the Thuraya XT rugged handset with broadband service on Thuraya‘s satellite network, Global Satellite announced Sept. 23. The service, aimed ay […]
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Stratos Signs GSM Reseller Agreement with BOW
[Satellite TODAY 09-24-09] Stratos Global reached a cooperative distribution agreement with Blue Ocean Wireless (BOW) to resell BOW’s GSM service to existing Stratos customers under the brand name BOW GSM, […]
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CBM Selects Intelsat to Launch Global IP Platform
[Satellite TODAY 09-23-09] Intelsat signed a multi-year agreement with CBM Communications, a global provider of end-to-end communication solutions for mobile assets in commercial, maritime, military and government markets, to provide […]
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Gilat Deploys SkyEdge 2 VSAT Internet Service on Kazakhstan Passenger Railways
[Satellite TODAY 09-23-09] Gilat Satellite Networks deployed a broadband satellite Internet service for passengers of Kazakhstan Temir Zholy, the national railway company of Kazakhstan, Gilat announced Sept. 22. Transtelecom, […]
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Orange Business Services Expands SpeedCast Partnership in Asia
[Satellite TODAY 09-23-09] Orange Business Services is expanding its partnership with SpeedCast to boost support services in Asia for land and sea applications, Orange announced Sept. 22. SpeedCast also is […]
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Vitec Names New CEO
[Satellite TODAY 09-23-09] Vitec Group, a U.K.-based provider of products and services for the broadcast, imaging and live event industries, named Jerry Gepner CEO of Vitec’s services division, the company […]
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Harbinger to Acquire SkyTerra; Company Going Private
[Satellite TODAY 09-24-09] SkyTerra has entered into a definitive merger agreement to be acquired by a new corporation formed by Harbinger Capital Partners and its affiliates, which will see SkyTerra […]
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NSR: Satellite Operators Likely to Emerge from Global Recession Unscathed
[Satellite News 09-23-09] Satellite operators have yet to report any substantial damage from the global economic crisis and will most likely escape the crisis unscathed if the economy stays on […]
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ND SatCom CEO Touts Zero Latency Product
[Satellite News 09-22-09] ND Satcom, an SES Astra company, unveiled a product it believes sets new standards in terms of latency. The zero latency product, which has yet to be […]
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Amazonas 2 Delivered to Arianespace for Late September Launch
[Satellite TODAY 09-22-09] Hispasat’s Amazonas 2 satellite has been transported to the European Space Agency launch base in Kourou, French Guiana, to prepare for its launch at the end of […]
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Paradise Datacom Releases FastLink Feature for Modem Product Line
[Satellite TODAY 09-22-09] Paradise Datacom has released FastLink, a low-latency low density parity check (LDPC) feature now available in its entire line of satellite modem products, the company announced Sept. […]
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Integral Systems Shareholder Lawsuit Settlement Receives Preliminary Court Approval
[Satellite TODAY 09-22-09] The U.S. District Court of Maryland has preliminarily approved a settlement in a shareholder lawsuit filed against Integral Systems, the company announced Sept. 21. The lawsuit […]