Author: Mark Holmes

[09/05/07 – Satellite News] Industry leaders continued to debate the state of the satellite industry today at Euroconsult’s World Summit for Satellite Financing in Paris. Panels today looked at the...

Leaders of the world’s largest fixed satellite services companies clashed on a variety of topics during the CEO panel at Euroconsult’s World Summit for Satellite Financing in Paris, echoing similar...

Satellite operators painted an optimistic picture for the years ahead with new growth opportunities as well as strong demand in core markets such as video. The industry is“in a dynamic...

“Everybody loves HDTV.” “The picture quality is amazing.” “It is a must have.” How many times have these statements been expressed throughout the last year? No one denies that high-definition...

Many satellite executives believe the potential loss of C-band spectrum to terrestrial players would be catastrophic or disastrous for the industry. There is little doubt that the stakes are high...

The German subsidiary responsible for marketing SES Astra‘s new digital platform faces a huge challenge, said Wilfried Urner, CEO of the Entavio subsidiary. The service for digital satellite households in...

GlobeCast recently bought its WorldTV service to Europe, as the content management company is hoping to tap into the demand throughout the continent for more diversified ethnic programming. The service,...

[8-27-07 – Satellite News] Thuraya Satellite Telecommunications Co. believes new initiatives based on the company’s compact satellite modem will help generate more revenues and lead to a number of new...

Jacques Aymar de Roquefeuil [23/08/07 – Satellite News] Canal+ Cyfrowy, one of the more progressive direct-to-home (DTH) operators in Eastern Europe, had a banner year in 2006 adding nearly 250,000...

[08/17/07 – Satellite News] Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat) is aiming to become a major force on the satellite landscape in the Middle East. The satellite operator, a wholly...