A Telenor Satellite facility. Photo: Skyline Communications

[Via Satellite 01-26-2015] Telenor Satellite Broadcasting (TSBc) announced it is changing its name to Telenor Satellite. The name change seeks to reflect the company’s broadening of its satellite-communications portfolio, which includes its expansion into the maritime and energy sectors.

Telenor Satellite’s investment in new satellites — including its latest satellite Thor 7, which launched in 2015 — has provided the additional growth capacity needed to expand the company’s overall business and to extend its services capability within the mobility Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) market, according to Telenor. The new name comes into effect immediately and will be implemented across the company’s products, services and communications throughout 2016.

“Telenor Satellite has undoubtedly established itself as a key provider of satellite services throughout Europe and the Middle East, with an increasing international focus and a broader customer base,” said Morten Tengs, CEO of Telenor Satellite. “Following the launch of Thor 7, the new name is well-timed as it allows us to develop our wide-ranging satellite-communication services and look forward to further extending our position in the market and expanding our regional coverage.”