Connectivity

[Via Satellite 10-27-2016] In an effort to provide broadband services across Sub-Saharan Africa, Eutelsat Communications and Abu Dhabi-based international satellite operator Yahsat, have signed a multi-year agreement to provide capacity...

[Via Satellite 10-27-2016] A leading short- and long-haul European airline has selected Rockwell Collins to provide In-Flight Connectivity via Inmarsat’s new Global Xpress for Aviation (GX Aviation) service. The agreement...

[Via Satellite 10-27-2016] Intelsat and Global Eagle Entertainment (GEE) have entered into a new and expanded contract. Under the multi-year contract, global service will use C- and Ku-band services on...

[Via Satellite 10-27-2016] A new 4K channel, Nature Relaxation, has launched aboard SES’ Ultra-HD distribution neighborhood hosted by a trio of satellites, SES 1, SES 3 and AMC 18, at...

[Via Satellite 10-26-2016] Ericsson has selected SpeedCast to be the company’s satellite connectivity solution partner for the global maritime industry. Through the partnership, Ericsson will expand its end-to-end service solutions...

[Via Satellite 10-26-2016] Mobile Network Operator (MNO) Sprint has selected Gilat’s satellite-based cellular backhaul solution to extend LTE services to metro-edge and rural areas of the United States, the company...

[Via Satellite 10-26-2016] Intelsat has signed a new contract with Nine Network Australia (NNA) to distribute programming to the company’s six domestic television stations. The operator will also provide global...

[Via Satellite 10-25-2016] Satellite operator O3b Networks and telecommunications solutions provider RigNet have entered an agreement with Modec to supply high-throughput, low latency connectivity for the company’s Floating Production Storage...

[Via Satellite 10-25-2016] Television Entertainment Reality Network (TERN), operator of the INsight TV Ultra-HD channel, has signed a capacity and playout agreement with SES to deliver the channel to television...

[Via Satellite 10-24-2016] Just over a year after purchasing satellite pay-TV provider DirecTV, U.S. telco AT&T is making a move to acquire media and entertainment giant Time Warner Inc., the...