Mobile Connectivity

Spacecom announced a cooperation agreement with hiSky to provide low-capacity voice, data Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) and satellite Internet of Things (IOT) services in the Middle East via Amos 17’s Ka-bands and hiSky’s newly developed Smartellite family satellite terminals. Using Amos 17’s Ka-band beams, hiSky’s Smartellite family solution includes a compact portable satellite IOT device...

Iridium Communications announced it has selected Honeywell Aerospace, Skytrac, Avitek and Navicom Aviation as the first Iridium Certus service providers for the aviation industry. As Iridium Certus service providers, each company will be able to offer the new L-Band satellite connectivity to its customers via small form factor antennas provided by the Iridium network. According to Iridiun,...

Armstrong Transportation has selected Orbcomm to provide a logistics tracking and monitoring solution for their trailer fleet. Orbcomm’s end-to-end solution will provide wireless connectivity through its proprietary hardware and a web-based reporting platform for fleet management. An asset-based transportation provider based in Memphis, Tennessee, Armstrong offers a range of services including full-truckload van service within...

Rockwell Collins has developed a smart mount that will provide users of the ARC-210 networked communications airborne radio with added satellite communications capability through the Iridium network. Accessing Iridium’s network of 66 Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites, users are able to maintain global coverage, including polar regions, while simultaneously maintaining full use of the ARC-210...

Thaicom has announced the introduction of Nava, the company’s new maritime service platform for ship and offshore operators. With the launch of Nava, Thaicom is able to support the maritime industry’s digital transformation and expand its broadband service platform. Thaicom Nava is a high-speed broadband service designed to connect everyone and everything at sea, enabling...

Norwegian tanker specialist Knutsen has extended its contract with Marlink, ensuring that its fleet of 38 vessels and two planned newbuilds will continue to have access to high bandwidth global IP connectivity and voice calling on the Sealink Premium Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) service. Marlink’s Sealink VSAT features a Committed Information Rate (CIR), which...

Carnival established a new industry apex in connectivity capabilities at sea today. Using its newly developed connectivity service, MedallionNet, and working with SES Networks, Carnival and Princess Cruises achieved the most bandwidth ever delivered to a mobile platform, verifying during a demonstration 2.25 Gbps and a peak of 2.6 Gpbs. The record attempt was meant...

Airbus, Delta, OneWeb, Sprint, and Bharti Airtel announced the formation of the Seamless Air Alliance, a coalition that intends to improve access to In-Flight Connectivity for airlines on all routes. By enabling member mobile operators to extend their services into airline cabins, the Seamless Air Alliance will allow them to continuously provide their customers —...

Gilat Satellite Networks has selected Intelsat to support its solutions to Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) in the United States as they accelerate their expansion of 4G wireless services to underserved areas across North America. Gilat will leverage Ku-band satellite services from two Intelsat satellites to enable MNOs to execute on their expansion plans and quickly...

  As is known in the sector, terrestrial mobile networks by themselves cannot cope with the growing demand of today’s market, and it is undeniable that the best complement is satellite technology. Satellite connectivity not only allows mobile operators to provide the coverage and capacity required by their users and by government entities throughout the...