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Srikapardhi June 17th, 2024 8:28 PM 0 COMMENTS

Gilat to Acquire Satcom Terminal Solutions Provider Stellar Blu Solutions

Israel-based Gilat Satellite Networks announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Stellar Blu Solutions, a US-based avionics solution provider of satcom terminal solutions. The acquisition is a significant step in Gilat's initiative to increase its presence in the in-flight connectivity (IFC) market, the company said in a statement. Also Read: Gilat Awarded USD 5 Million Contract to Extend 4G Coverage in Remote LatAm Regions Stellar Blu... Read More

Srikapardhi June 16th, 2024 2:14 PM 0 COMMENTS

Skyband Enhances VSAT Network in Saudi Arabia With Hughes

Hughes Network Systems, an EchoStar company, announced that Saudi Arabian service provider Luna Space Telecommunications, under Skyband Holding, has purchased a Jupiter System Gateway and 1,200 Hughes Jupiter Terminals. This purchase aims to upgrade Skyband's VSAT network, enabling higher speeds, greater throughput, and new mobility services to reach even more of the kingdom's unserved and underserved areas, and to introduce a new mobility offering, Hughes Network Systems said in a... Read More

Srikapardhi June 6th, 2024 2:44 PM 0 COMMENTS

NTT DATA Rolls Out LEO Satellite Connectivity for Key Clients

NTT Data Middle East and Africa announced the launch of deployments of its Low-Earth Orbit (LEO)-based connectivity services for nine key clients spanning various sectors such as retail, banking, mining, and logistics. The services aim to deliver a connectivity solution that improves network performance and provides a consistent and better client experience, NTT Data said in an official release. Also Read: SES launches Open Orbits Inflight Connectivity Network Benefits of... Read More

Srikapardhi June 3rd, 2024 11:11 AM 0 COMMENTS

Sateliot Confirms Launch of Four 5G-IoT Satellites With SpaceX

Spain-based satellite operator Sateliot will launch four satellites aboard SpaceX's Transporter-11 mission in July. The satellites will be carried by a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, marking the start of Sateliot's commercial operations. Also Read: Sateliot to Launch Four New Satellites, Entering Commercial Phase Securing Contracts and Funding The company has already secured EUR 200 million in contracts from over 400 clients in 50 countries.... Read More

Srikapardhi May 30th, 2024 11:30 PM 0 COMMENTS

SES launches Open Orbits Inflight Connectivity Network

SES announced that it has reached agreements-in-principle with several regional satellite network operators to launch the SES Open Orbits Inflight Connectivity (IFC) Network, enabling seamless connectivity services for airlines worldwide. This fully interoperable Ka-band platform will combine the geostationary earth orbit (GEO) and medium earth orbit (MEO) satellite networks of SES; NEO Space Group (NSG), a subsidiary of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF); AeroSat Link (ASL), a subsidiary of... Read More

Srikapardhi May 30th, 2024 9:20 AM 0 COMMENTS

Verizon and AST SpaceMobile Partner to Eliminate Cellular Dead Zones in US

American wireless network operator Verizon and Satellite operator AST SpaceMobile have announced a strategic partnership, with Verizon committing USD 100 million to enhance cellular connectivity across the continental United States. This initiative aims to achieve 100 percent coverage using the 850 MHz spectrum, integrating Verizon's terrestrial network with AST SpaceMobile's satellite technology. Also Read: Verizon Consumer Connections Report Shows 129 Percent Surge in Mobile Network Traffic Investment Details Verizon's USD... Read More

Srikapardhi May 29th, 2024 3:58 PM 0 COMMENTS

Intelsat Implements Dual-Satellite Connectivity Solution for Palau

Integrated satellite and terrestrial network provider Intelsat has deployed a dual-satellite connectivity solution for the Pacific island nation of Palau, ensuring reliable "always-on" service for its 18,000 residents across nine islands in the main archipelago. "Leveraging our extensive experience in the Asia-Pacific region, we were able to tailor a solution that perfectly meets Palau's specific needs for reliable connectivity," Intelsat announced on Tuesday. Also Read: Satellite Operator SES to Acquire... Read More

Srikapardhi May 28th, 2024 4:59 PM 0 COMMENTS

KT SAT and Rivada Space Networks Sign MoU for Satellite Network Connectivity

KT SAT, Korea's national satellite communications provider, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rivada Space Networks to provide connectivity for enterprise and government customers across the Asia Pacific region and beyond. The partnership will see KT SAT deploying Rivada's Outernet, a space-based network comprising 600 low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites. Rivada said this network forms a global low-latency optical mesh, ensuring data remains in space from origin to... Read More

Srikapardhi May 27th, 2024 4:11 PM 0 COMMENTS

Resorts World Cruises to Deploy Integrated MEO-LEO Service From SES

International cruise line operator Resorts World Cruises has announced an agreement with Luxembourg-based satellite connectivity provider SES to install its fully integrated Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) and Low Earth Orbit (LEO) service on the cruise line's flagship, Genting Dream, with similar plans for the Resorts World One cruise ship. The installation of the MEO and LEO service will provide reliable high-speed connectivity, offering a next-level guest experience at sea, SES... Read More

Srikapardhi May 25th, 2024 6:07 PM 0 COMMENTS

InterSAT Selects Eutelsat Ku-band Capacity to Extend Satellite Services in Africa

Eutelsat Group has extended its partnership with African satellite service provider InterSat to support its growth in the pan-African enterprise and retail segments. Under the new multi-year deal, InterSAT will add Ku-Band capacity over Central and Eastern Africa on Eutelsat's Eutelsat 70B satellite to its current portfolio, which already includes Ka-Band capacity on the Eutelsat Konnect satellite. Also Read: Liquid Intelligent to Bring Eutelsat LEO Satellite Services to Africa InterSat... Read More

Srikapardhi May 25th, 2024 8:44 AM 0 COMMENTS

Viasat and Azercosmos Partner to Expand Satellite Connectivity in Azerbaijan

Satellite communications company Viasat is working with Azerbaijan's satellite operator Azercosmos to bring its L-band satellite services to Azerbaijan and beyond. Under the proposed arrangement, Azercosmos and Viasat will provide connectivity for a range of industrial applications to help organisations operate more efficiently, sustainably, and safely even in the most remote locations, Viasat announced this week. The collaboration aims to expand satellite-enabled services to support energy, utilities, and transport industries... Read More

Srikapardhi May 24th, 2024 5:05 PM 0 COMMENTS

Intelsat Extends Satellite Lifespan With Mission Extension Vehicles

Integrated satellite and terrestrial networks operator Intelsat said it will deliver years of additional broadband, video distribution, and mobile satellite service to customers across three continents. Intelsat has extended the operational life of its two key geosynchronous satellites, Intelsat 10-02 (IS-10-02) and Intelsat 901 (IS-901), through the success of Northrop Grumman's Mission Extension Vehicle (MEV). Also Read: Satellite Operator SES to Acquire Intelsat for USD 3.1 Billion MEV Success and... Read More