Focus: Telecom

[Via Satellite 05-13-2016] The Russian Satellite Communications Company (RSCC) has started offering broadband services in Ka-band using the Express AM6 satellite. The high-speed Internet service uses Express AM6 at 53...

[Via Satellite 05-12-2016] Telenor Satellite has deemed its Ka-band mobility service on the Thor 7 satellite as commercial ready following an extensive testing program. Thor 7 launched on April 27,...

[Via Satellite 05-11-2016] Avanti Communications has received a contract from EE Limited to provide satellite capacity for cellular backhaul. The satellite operator will connect a number of cellular sites across the United...

[Via Satellite 05-11-2016] OHB SE is forming a subsidiary in Bregenz, Austria that will specialize in satellite communications, particularly those related to Machine-to-Machine (M2M) and Internet of Things (IoT) communications. Named...

[Via Satellite 05-11-2016] RigNet is now selling Ka-band satellite connectivity to customers in the energy sector from Inmarsat’s Global Xpress (GX) High Throughput Satellite (HTS) network. Inmarsat selected RigNet as...

[Via Satellite 05-11-2016] Gogo and Asian satellite communications provider Sky Perfect JSAT have entered into partnership for increased satellite connectivity over Japan. Gogo will leverage the JCSAT 5A satellite high...

[Via Satellite 05-10-2016] Eutelsat and Facebook have selected Hughes to supply its Jupiter system as the technology platform for the satellite broadband services that both companies are preparing to launch...

[Via Satellite 05-10-2016] RigNet revenue increased by $10.2 million for the first quarter of 2016 over the previous quarter to $62.3 million, thanks primarily to the settlement of a contract...

[Via Satellite 05-09-2016] In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFEC) provider Global Eagle Entertainment (GEE) is acquiring satellite connectivity provider EMC for $550 million, the companies announced this morning. The acquisition, anticipated...

[Via Satellite 05-09-2016] Inmarsat revenue for the first quarter of 2016 was $298.6 million, down 2 percent or $6.2 million, from the first quarter of 2015. Revenue in maritime and...