Focus: Telecom

Before South America can initiate legitimate “smart city” projects, municipalities in the region must first work to close the digital divide that segregates its population. According to a panel of...

Technology is no match for powerful Category 5 hurricanes like Irma or Maria. But as anyone involved in the relief and recovery efforts of this past season’s hurricanes will attest,...

Hispasat has signed a multi-year agreement with GlobalSat to offer broadband communications services for small and medium-sized companies in Mexico. The agreement will allow high quality satellite-based connectivity business solutions...

Relive the excitement from just moments ago as #Soyuz begins its first mission from French Guiana in 2018. #VS18 @SES_Satellites @Thales_Alenia_S pic.twitter.com/7mjTzJT5J5 — Stéphane Israël (@arianespaceceo) March 9, 2018 In...

In the run-up to the SATELLITE 2018 Conference & Exhibition, Eutelsat has announced plans to launch its first satellite in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). Nanosatellite manufacturer Tyvak International, a subsidiary...

Since February, Axesat and an undisclosed cellular communications network operator have worked together to improve 3G voice and data service in Leticia, Colombia. According to Axesat, the service guarantees connectivity...

xG Technology announced that its IMT Vislink business is debuting a new satellite data terminal, Vislink AirPro-75, at the SATELLITE 2018 Conference & Exhibition. The Vislink AirPro-75 is a small,...

The Satellite Applications Catapult has selected Juniper Networks to construct a secure, end-to-end network infrastructure in support of its 5G testbed. The testbed creates infrastructure to foster the innovative use...

Comtech Telecommunications Santa Clara, California-based subsidiary, Comtech Xicom, announced a new 250-Watt V-Band amplifier for High-Throughput Satellite (HTS) gateway services. According to Comtech, the product is antenna-mounted at the feed...

The satellite industry is in the midst of a major renaissance, overcoming market barriers that have existed for decades and finding new opportunities in a range of verticals. However, as...