Focus: Telecom

[Via Satellite 11-04-2016] Israel Aerospace Industries’ (IAI) insurers will pay a sum of $196 million to Spacecom, which is the full amount paid to IAI for the construction and delivery […]

[Via Satellite 11-04-2016] This week at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) tradeshow, ViaSat introduced an enhanced Ka-band shipset, the Global Aero Terminal 5510, which includes its mobile airborne antenna, an […]

[Via Satellite 11-03-2016] In October 2014, in a key personnel move, SpeedCast hired Keith Johnson as its new senior vice president and general manager for energy. Johnson had had a […]

[Via Satellite 11-02-2016] SpeedCast International has pulled off what it calls a “transformational” deal by acquiring Harris’ CapRock communications business for $425 million, one of the biggest deals so far […]

[Via Satellite 11-02-2016] BICS, a global wholesale carrier for voice, mobile data and capacity services, has announced the launch of its on-demand connectivity solution for African telecom operators, in partnership […]

[Via Satellite 11-02-2016] Gilat Satellite Networks has joined the Telecom Infra Project (TIP) founded by Facebook, Deutsche Telekom, EE, Globe Telecom, Intel, Nokia, SK Telecom and others. TIP aims to […]

[Via Satellite 11-02-2016] The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has selected SES to create a digital emergency manual, in a project funded by the Luxembourg government. IOM, which carries out […]

[Via Satellite 11-02-2016] Iridium Communications has released a new suite of aviation products and services, featuring Iridium Certus technology. The suite features products from four leading avionics manufacturers, which will […]

[Via Satellite 10-31-2016] Coca-Cola’s investment in small satellite company OneWeb will allow the soft drink distributer to expand its global footprint and more appropriately manage its supply chain, according to […]

[Via Satellite 11-01-2016] Honeywell has announced it will offer high-speed, high-bandwidth satellite communications capabilities for military use. Inmarsat’s Global Xpress “satcom as a service” in-flight broadband service and Honeywell’s JetWave […]

[Via Satellite 11-01-2016] Telecoms Sans Frontieres (TSF), the Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) specializing in emergency telecommunications, together with Eutelsat and Elara Comunicaciones, has arrived in southern Haiti to help begin restoring […]

[Via Satellite 10-31-2016] Global satellite communications solutions provider X2nSat has announced its assumption of the satellite contracts of Futaris, a satellite service provider based in Anchorage, Alaska. This migration allows […]

[Via Satellite 10-31-2016] O3b Networks announced that Guyanese service provider E-Networks will be delivering O3b’s high-speed, low latency connectivity to Guyana Goldfield’s Aurora Gold Mine. The Canadian mining company has […]

[Via Satellite 10-28-2016] Thuraya hopes its recently announced Futura constellation will not only cement the operator as a leader in mobility markets, but also extend its reach to have global […]

[Via Satellite 10-28-2016] Global data plans for Inmarsat’s new business aviation in-flight broadband service, Jet ConneX, is now available on all Dassault Aviation aircraft. The FAA authorized the service after […]

[Via Satellite 10-28-2016] The World Teleport Association (WTA) has fully certified UAE-based telecommunications service provider du’s teleport in Jebel Ali, Dubai. The teleport was certified as a Tier 3 facility […]

[Via Satellite 10-28-2016] Mobile satellite services operator Thuraya Telecommunications has gained key access to the Bulgarian market through a new agreement with its service partner NBS Maritime. The agreement allows […]

[Via Satellite 10-27-2016] In an effort to provide broadband services across Sub-Saharan Africa, Eutelsat Communications and Abu Dhabi-based international satellite operator Yahsat, have signed a multi-year agreement to provide capacity […]

[Via Satellite 10-27-2016] A leading short- and long-haul European airline has selected Rockwell Collins to provide In-Flight Connectivity via Inmarsat’s new Global Xpress for Aviation (GX Aviation) service. The agreement […]

[Via Satellite 10-27-2016] Intelsat and Global Eagle Entertainment (GEE) have entered into a new and expanded contract. Under the multi-year contract, global service will use C- and Ku-band services on […]

[Via Satellite 10-26-2016] Ericsson has selected SpeedCast to be the company’s satellite connectivity solution partner for the global maritime industry. Through the partnership, Ericsson will expand its end-to-end service solutions […]

[Via Satellite 10-26-2016] Mobile Network Operator (MNO) Sprint has selected Gilat’s satellite-based cellular backhaul solution to extend LTE services to metro-edge and rural areas of the United States, the company […]

[Via Satellite 10-26-2016] Intelsat has signed a new contract with Nine Network Australia (NNA) to distribute programming to the company’s six domestic television stations. The operator will also provide global […]

[Via Satellite 10-25-2016] Satellite operator O3b Networks and telecommunications solutions provider RigNet have entered an agreement with Modec to supply high-throughput, low latency connectivity for the company’s Floating Production Storage […]

[Via Satellite 10-24-2016] Global satellite operators Intelsat and SES have both donated satellite capacity to humanitarian efforts in Haiti following the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew. Intelsat for 90 days is […]

[Via Satellite 10-21-2016] Inmarsat and Vodafone have established a roaming agreement that lets Internet of Things (IoT) devices use international satellite and cellular roaming connectivity. The agreement will use the […]

[Via Satellite 10-21-2016] Optus Satellite has signed an agreement with Aeeris to support remote worker solutions such as tracking of staff, and delivery of communications services across Australia with Optus […]

[Via Satellite 10-20-2016] Inmarsat has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to appoint Sitaonair as a distribution partner for its next generation SwiftBroadband-Safety aviation service. The agreement follows the recent […]

[Via Satellite 10-20-2016] United Arab Shipping (UASC) has installed Marlink’s news, entertainment and television solution XChange Media on 44 vessels, the company announced Oct. 18. The product provides on-demand multi-lingual […]

[Via Satellite 10-19-2016] Upcoming satellite operator LeoSat is in discussion with eight geosynchronous satellite operators on investing in the company’s future high capacity Low Earth Orbit (LEO) system. The talks […]