Focus: Telecom

Israel-based RRsat Global Communications Network, a provider of digital content management and global distribution services to the television and radio broadcasting industry, has signed a long-term agreement with Fox International Channels (FIC), 21st Century Fox’s international multi-media business.

Only Latin America, Middle East, and Africa will see a mobile Internet service revenue double-digit CAGR between 2013 and 2018, according to a recently released written statement from ABI Research.

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and NAV CANADA have partnered on a range of technical and operational issues in support of the development and deployment of space-based Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B), according to a written statement from NAV CANADA.

Cellular backhaul and in-flight connectivity are two key markets for satellite players, and there are good prospects for both areas in Latin America.

Axesat’s President Mauricio Segovia talks about the company’s growth potential, its recent deal with Telesat, as well as the possibilities for High Throughput Satellites (HTS) in the region.

SAVIS Tegnologia has selected Advantech Wireless to provide a geographically redundant military satellite communication network system for SISFRON, the largest border security program in Latin America.

Only Latin America, Middle East, and Africa will see a mobile Internet service revenue double-digit CAGR between 2013 and 2018, according to a recently released written statement from ABI Research.

Northrop Grumman has taken another step to reduce the risks and costs associated with producing an extremely high frequency (EHF) satellite communications system for the U.S. Air Force's B-2 stealth bomber.

Following the launch of its first four satellites O3b Networks announced a major long-term capacity deal to provide high-speed, low-latency capacity to RCS-Communication, an Internet service provider in South Sudan.

Australian satellite operator NewSat has secured financing to the tune of $611 million for its Jabiru 1 satellite project. The company worked with the Export-Import Bank of the United States and

SES Broadband Services signed a new deal with pan-European satellite broadband Internet Service Provider (ISP) EuropaSat. Also, SES signed a comprehensive collaboration agreement with Space Systems International Monaco S.A.M. (SSI-Monaco).

ST Engineering, the Singapore based company, has released an update on its satellite and communications business in the second quarter.

After 11 and a half years tracking sea levels, NASA’s satellite Jason 1 has ended its useful life, the agency announced

Quicklink Video Distribution Services has announced a Ka Network enhancement to its BT Tower in London.

Astro Malaysia Holdings plans to use transponder capacity on the Measat 3c (M3c) satellite for a fee of $500 million Malaysian Ringgit ($156.9 million) over a period of 15 years from its commencement date.

Indonesian satellite TV provider PT. Global Comm Nusantara (GCN) has selected Viaccess-Orca's Smartcard Conditional Access System (CAS) to support an upcoming interactive satellite-based DTH service called neotv.

Hughes Network Systems conducted a seminar last week in Mexico where more than 100 senior-level satellite industry executives including operators, service providers and government officials discussed the latest technology developments in the business.

U.K.-based Surrey Satellite Technology is no stranger to delivering small satellite missions, in fact, since the company’s birth in 1981, it has already launched 41 of such spacecraft.

Lowell, MA, July 2, 2013–M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (“MACOM”), a leading supplier of high performance RF, microwave, and millimeter wave products, today announced a new wideband amplifier for Multi-market applications. […]

Eutelsat and SES are among companies that proceeded to a final round of bidding for Singapore Telecommunications’ Australian satellite unit, Optus Satellite

Advantech Wireless has successfully deployed the DVB-RCS Discovery 300 Hub system delivered under contract to OJSC Gazprom Space Systems (GSS) for a network based on Yamal 201 satellite’s resources.

Eutelsat Communications today announced appointments that further strengthen its management and optimise the distribution of skills across the Group.

Eutelsat Communications announced the extension of agreements with the Russian Satellite Communications Company (RSCC) for capacity on future RSCC satellites designed to serve Russia's market for digital broadcasting and broadband services

Northrop Grumman conducted the Enhanced Polar System (EPS) Control and Planning Segment (CAPS) preliminary design review and software requirements and architecture review

Maju Nusa, a Malaysian satellite service provider, has put its faith behind O3b Networks, by signing a key contract only days before O3b successfully launched its first four satellites.

Star One is major presence on the Latin American satellite landscape. The company launched its Star One C3 satellite late last year and is planning to add new capacity next […]

Royal Caribbean International (RCI) is one of the world’s largest cruise ship brands. The company is in the middle of a highly aggressive program upgrading the communications and entertainment experience […]

In the largest emerging markets (the BRIC nations), both government and industry are scrambling to meet satellite capacity demand. In the face of capacity shortages, particularly for Ku-band, local satellite […]

Gilat Satellite Networks announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Spacenet, a provider of managed network and data security services, has introduced an enhanced suite of integrated Wi-Fi services

CPI International and its wholly owned subsidiary Communications & Power Industries (CPI) have acquired M C L, a manufacturer of power amplifier products and systems for the satellite communications market and a wholly owned subsidiary of MITEQ