[Satellite Today 10-12-09] MSS operators reported increased revenues of about 8 percent in 2008 to more than $1.2 billion, Euroconsult announced.

Inmarsat held a 51 percent market share in 2008, and Iridium was the only MSS operator to significantly increase its market share in the last two years, to around 26 percent, according to “Mobile Satellite Communications Markets Survey, Prospects to 2018,” released Oct. 7.

“Despite the adverse economic environment, MSS operators’ core market — critical mobile communications where terrestrial networks are not available — has been robust. Needs for better broadband communications and remote control of assets are key growth drivers for the MSS industry going forward. Increasing demand in emerging MSS regions such as Asia will also contribute to growth,” Pacôme Revillon, Euroconsult’s CEO, said in a statement.

Harbinger to Acquire SkyTerra; Company Going Private   Satellite Today   September 23, 2009
[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 transform into a private company, SkyTerra…

Iridium Reports Strong Growth in Second Quarter   Satellite Today   August 12, 2009
[Satellite TODAY 08-12-09] Iridium Satellite reported growth in subscribers, revenue, operational EBITDA and net income in its 2009 second quarter, the company announced Aug. 11. The MSS operator reported a 23.9 percent increase in…

Inmarsat Boosted by Strong Maritime Performance   Satellite Today   August 7, 2009
[Satellite TODAY 08-07-09] Inmarsat reported a 5 percent increase in revenues to $508.7 million, driven by strong growth in the company s maritime business, Inmarsat announced in its 2009 first half financial results, released Aug. 6. The MSS…