Focus: Telecom

[Satellite TODAY 05-31-11] Orbcomm has signed a partnership deal with two companies, Field Intelligence and Controls to provide global data communications, the company announced May 26. Field Intelligence and Controls...

[Satellite TODAY Insider 05-31-11] China’s influence in the Latin American satellite market is building after it was announced that the Venezuelan government has reached an agreement with Chinese government to...

[Satellite TODAY 05-27-11] NBN Co released more detailed criteria for potential rural and remote users of its interim satellite service in Australia on May 26.             The company says where high-demand...

[Satellite TODAY 05-27-11]  Northrop Grumman has received authorization and funding to proceed on a Department of Defense weather satellite system projected for launch in 2018, the company announced May 25....

[Satellite TODAY Insider 05-27-11] Vizada is stepping up its efforts in the maritime market, launching Vizada XChange — a new platform for providing a secure and controlled communications environment that...

[Satellite TODAY 05-27-11] At the end of 2010, AT&T and Verizon had between them around 6.5 million direct TV subscribers, giving ample evidence of the threat of telcos to both...

[Satellite TODAY 05-26-11] AsiaSat is expanding its Tai Po Earth Station in Hong Kong, the company announced May 25.             The project consists of a 900 square meter addition for...

[Satellite TODAY 05-26-11] The first Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) geosynchronous (GEO-1) spacecraft has successfully reached its intended orbit and is performing as required, Lockheed Martin confirmed May 24. The...

[Satellite TODAY 05-26-11] Iridium is offering free calls from ships to naval forces, the company announced May 25.             This is a new component of Iridium’s program for combating piracy...

[Satellite TODAY 05-26-11] Comtech EF Data and KNS, a Korean satellite antenna systems manufacturer, have completed the successful technology integration of the SuperTrack Series of marine stabilized antenna systems and...