Mobile Connectivity

Intelsat is extending its maritime solution offerings in China. APT Mobile Satcom (APSATCOM) will become Intelsat‘s first maritime solution partner to offer, in China, IntelsatOne Flex for Maritime services. This agreement aims to deliver a seamless global maritime network for APSATCOM’s customers, providing better throughput and widened access to broadband services. Under the new, multi-year...

Speedcast International, a provider of telecommunications and Information Technology (IT) solutions, achieved three global certifications: Occupational Health and Safety Management (OHSAS 18001), ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management, and ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management. With these three certifications, Speedcast has reached its goal of acquiring global certification by the end of September 2018. “Obtaining three global certifications simultaneously...

Connected transportation may be a key target market for many major satellite companies, but this is also a market likely to be targeted by hackers. A compromised connected car, train, ship, or aircraft would make global headlines. As satellite companies become immersed in this sector, they must pay attention to the growing security threats that...

The Aviation Festival kicked off day two in London with three Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of major airlines talking about the future of the industry. While In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) was not directly addressed by the CEOs, airlines admitted that connectivity is key as they look to improve operational efficiency and the passenger experience. EasyJet is...

Cubic‘s Mission Solutions (CMS) business division received orders worth more than $55 million to deliver its inflatable satellite communication and networking systems to the U.S. Army. These orders will satisfy the Army’s upcoming fielding need for 1.2- and 2.4-meter Ground Antenna Transmit and Receive (GATR) systems, associated spares, as well as training and sustainment support....

RigNet’s fast-track installation and highly differentiated end-to-end connectivity helped secure a global master supply agreement with a subsidiary of McDermott International. A premier, fully integrated provider of technology, engineering and construction solutions to the energy industry, RigNet provided McDermott with managed communication services and multiple Over-the-Top (OTT) solutions to ensure their fleet of vessels is...

VT iDirect has revealed that Internet Solutions, a Pan-African telecommunications services provider, has launched the first iDirect DVB-S2X network in Africa  — which is currently live across more than 300 sites in Nigeria. The network will allow Internet Solutions to expand into new markets, such as finance and energy, delivering greater satellite throughput efficiencies to its customers. Companies will...

Panasonic Avionics, in partnership with its subsidiary ITC Global, was awarded a four-year contract by TUI Cruises for connectivity services to two new-build cruise ships, Mein Schiff 1 and Mein Schiff 2. The agreement establishes communication capabilities onboard the vessels serving guests and crew, enhancing the user experience during the cruise line’s travels across international waters. Germany-based...

ABS, formerly Asia Broadcast Satellite, held a seminar session on Aug. 29  about empowering Timor-Leste with satellite, in order to foster greater interest in bringing satellite-enabled services to communities across the country. The forum provided an opportunity for the exchange of views on satellite connectivity and how this could bring Timor-Leste into the next digital...

Singtel and KVH Industries, a global satellite and maritime communications provider, are teaming up to provide shipping companies a seamless broadband satellite service with KVH’s mini-Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) broadband satellite connectivity to help accelerate the digital transformation of the maritime industry across the Asia Pacific region. Singtel has been building digital solutions for the maritime...