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Srikapardhi September 17th, 2024 3:09 PM 0 COMMENTS

Gilat’s DataPath Secures USD 5 Million Deal with US Defense Department

Gilat Satellite Networks (Gilat) announced that its wholly owned US-based subsidiary, DataPath, has received contracts in support of the US Department of Defense for core terminal-related services, technology insertion, and upgrades to systems, cumulatively worth over USD 5 million. Also Read: Gilat Satellite Networks Secures USD 12 Million Expansion Deal Enhancing Satellite Transportable Terminals DataPath is tasked with the sustainment and technical upgrades of multiple Satellite Transportable Terminal (STT) units... Read More

Srikapardhi September 16th, 2024 11:05 PM 0 COMMENTS

Intelsat to Offer Multi-Orbit Solutions Across Business Units by Mid-2025

Satellite services provider Intelsat announced that it will offer multi-orbit solutions across all its business units by the first half of 2025. The operator said its new satellite terminal strategy will enable it to deliver enhanced capabilities and improved economics. Leveraging a network of geostationary satellites as well as partnerships with Low Earth Orbit providers, Intelsat said that by using its new terminal strategy, it will offer multi-orbit managed-service solutions... Read More

Srikapardhi September 13th, 2024 3:42 PM 0 COMMENTS

SES Secures Multi-Year Contract From NATO Agency for O3b mPOWER Services

Luxembourg-based satellite operator SES announced that it has been awarded a contract valued at USD 200 million by NATO's Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to deliver secure high-performance low-latency satellite services via its medium earth orbit (MEO) constellation. The three-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, which includes two one-year options, is the first under the Global Commercially Contracted Satellite Communications Support Partnership (GCC SATCOM SP), an initiative launched by the... Read More

Srikapardhi September 9th, 2024 6:34 PM 0 COMMENTS

Gilat Telecom Partners with Novelsat to Expand Cellular Network in Africa

Gilat Telecom announced plans to expand a Tier-1 cellular network's capacity and reach in Africa using Novelsat's satellite modems. This initiative aims to significantly enhance high-speed connectivity for both existing and new locations in Africa. Leveraging Novelsat's SCPC modems, Gilat Telecom will extend the satellite network to new areas and substantially increase the network's overall capacity to ensure more robust and faster broadband services. Also Read: Gilat Satellite Networks Secures... Read More

Srikapardhi September 7th, 2024 5:04 PM 0 COMMENTS

Gilat Satellite Networks Secures USD 12 Million Expansion Deal

Gilat Satellite Networks announced it has been awarded over USD 12 million in orders from a satellite operator to expand their global satcom network. The deal, which involves deploying Gilat's SkyEdge VSAT platforms, is expected to be delivered within the next 12 months. The details of the satellite operator have not been disclosed. Also Read: AMN Deploys Starlink Connectivity to Over 100 Rural Base Stations in Nigeria Strategic Benefits and... Read More

Srikapardhi September 7th, 2024 4:12 PM 0 COMMENTS

SES Raises EUR 1 Billion in Hybrid Bond Offering

Luxembourg-headquartered satellite company SES announced that it has successfully priced a EUR 1 billion hybrid dual-tranche bond offering, consisting of two tranches of EUR 500 million each. The company noted that the proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, including funding the acquisition of Intelsat or refinancing existing debt. Also Read: Satellite Operator SES to Acquire Intelsat for USD 3.1 Billion Details of the Bond Tranches The deal comprises... Read More

Srikapardhi September 6th, 2024 12:36 PM 0 COMMENTS

AMN Deploys Starlink Connectivity to Over 100 Rural Base Stations in Nigeria

Africa Mobile Networks (AMN) announced that it has successfully utilised SpaceX's Starlink constellation to provide satellite backhaul at more than 100 of its rural base stations in Nigeria so far. AMN expects to double this number before the end of the year. On average, traffic has increased by approximately 45 percent across all sites that have been migrated to use low Earth orbit (LEO) backhaul. Also Read: AMN Launches First... Read More

Srikapardhi September 4th, 2024 12:54 PM 0 COMMENTS

Digicel Pacific Partners with SES to Enhance Disaster Recovery Communications in Tonga

Telecommunications company Digicel Pacific and satellite operator SES have announced an agreement to bolster Digicel Pacific's network with SES's service, enabling the rapid restoration of critical communications in the event of natural disasters. This agreement is an extension of the companies' long-standing partnership, the official release said. Also Read: Digicel Samoa Granted Conditional Approval for 5G Launch Impact of Tonga Earthquake Following the earthquake that hit Tonga on August 26th,... Read More

Srikapardhi August 30th, 2024 12:09 PM 0 COMMENTS

TPG Telecom Partners with Lynk Global to End Mobile Connectivity Gaps in Australia

Australian telecommunications company TPG Telecom has partnered with satellite-to-mobile operator Lynk Global to eliminate mobile coverage dead zones around Australia. The non-exclusive service launch agreement paves the way for TPG Telecom to address mobile connectivity gaps in rural and remote areas by connecting standard mobile phones to Lynk's growing constellation of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites. Also Read: Verizon Partners with Skylo to Launch Satellite-Based Direct-to-Device Messaging sat2phone Technology Under... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur August 29th, 2024 5:59 PM 3 COMMENTS

Starlink Now Available in 105 Countries

Starlink, a global satellite communications (satcom) services provider has expanded its services to 105 countries. This includes 15 countries in Africa. The two new countries added to the list are Ghana and Botswana. On August 22, the company announced that its services are available in South Sudan. Starlink will continue to expand its services globally. In Brazil, the company has made great progress in a short span. Read More - Starlink... Read More

Srikapardhi August 29th, 2024 11:24 AM 0 COMMENTS

Verizon Partners with Skylo to Launch Satellite-Based Direct-to-Device Messaging

American wireless network provider Verizon has partnered with satellite communications provider Skylo to launch a commercial direct-to-device messaging service. Starting this fall, Verizon customers will gain access to emergency messaging and location sharing via satellite on select smartphones, even when the terrestrial network is unavailable. Next year, Verizon will offer the ability to text anywhere via satellite for customers with select devices, the operator said in a statement on Wednesday.... Read More

Kripa B August 26th, 2024 3:29 PM 1 COMMENTS

Airtel Nigeria Deploys Eutelsat OneWeb Satellite Dish for Enhanced Connectivity

Airtel Business Nigeria announced that it has successfully set up a satellite dish in Lagos for Eutelsat OneWeb's LEO satellite broadband service. This installation brings high-speed internet to remote areas, enhancing connectivity across Nigeria, the company said. The newly installed dish will provide internet at up to 100 Mbps with latency of less than 100 milliseconds. Also Read: Airtel Nigeria and IHS Towers Renew and Expand Tower Tenancies Partnership Training... Read More