Focus: Telecom

Integrasys revealed Dec. 17 that local telecom and satcom provider MSTelcom has successfully deployed a large network across Angola, with connectivity supported by ST Engineering iDirect‘s Evolution platform. Integrasys’ Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) Auto-Commissioning tool, Satmotion Pocket — which enhances the delivery, commissioning, and maintenance of VSAT services — was used during the deployment....

Axess Networks is working with one of the largest Mobile Network Operators (MNO) in Mexico to expand its coverage to the entire Mexican territory, the satellite operator announced Dec. 3. A financial component to the deal was not disclosed.  Axess Networks is currently about 75% completed with implementation for an initial award of 95 sites,...

Working with telcos in major future communications projects is one of the holy grails for the satellite industry, particularly entering into the 5G era. There are already some interesting case studies involving satellite operators. One instance is taking place in the United Kingdom, where Mobile Network Operator (MNO) EE has been working on putting together...

Intelsat has partnered with Mobile Network Operator (MNO) Inland Cellular to bring 4G LTE broadband coverage to rural areas of Washington state, the companies announced Nov. 13. Inland Cellular will use Intelsat CellBackhaul, a managed service launched earlier this year, to extend its service to customers in rural areas and at remote construction, mining and...

Talia has acquired an additional Ka-band spot beam with coverage across the Levant region from Arabsat, the communications provider announced Thursday. The new agreement adds an additional Ka-band spot beam on Arabsat 5C at 20 degrees East to Talia’s beams in Iraq and Afghanistan. A financial component to the agreement was not disclosed. Talia said...

Gilat Satellite Networks will provide satellite cellular backhaul services to Southern Linc, a wireless communications provider owned by Southern Company, under the terms of a new three-year contract announced October 19. Southern Linc will use Gilat’s satellite transmission for backhaul services when established networks are unavailable, extending cellular coverage for voice and high-speed data services...

SpacePath Communications, a satcom amplifier manufacturer and equipment supplier, signed an agreement to supply an Asian telecommunications company with its Solid-State Power Amplifiers (SSPA). The deal has an order value of approximately $699,000 (530,000 pounds). SpacePath’s SSPAs are based on Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology, and will be be used in a regional, enterprise communications network....

ST Engineering iDirect revealed Tuesday that its long-term customer Paratus, an African telecommunications provider, deployed its iDirect modems with marine antenna from manufacturer and integrator KNS Inc. These modems and antennas will provide connectivity to mining ships based in Guinea, West Africa. The vessels and their crew require constant and reliable communications to keep in...

Australian telco Optus made a major announcement last month when it confirmed a contract with Airbus Defence and Space for a OneSat software-defined satellite. Optus 11 will be deployed for Australia and New Zealand in 2023 at the current Optus D1 orbital location of 160 degrees East.  Ben White, Optus managing director of Wholesale, Satellite and Strategy told Via...

  Representatives from Telesat and SpaceX dug into their companies’ plans for constellations in Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) and how they can provide backhaul in Via Satellite’s Cell Backhaul Digital Week session  “The Low-Latency Constellation Battle to Connect Rural North America” on Thursday.  The two systems differ in the markets they plan to tackle first, and...