Focus: Telecom

Hispasat and Gilat Satellite Networks have partnered to commercialize Hispasat’s Ka-band satellite capacity over Brazil. The contract enables Hispamar, a Hispasat subsidiary, to deliver consumer broadband and enterprise services to local Internet Service Providers (ISPs) – increasing internet access to remote areas to reduce the digital divide and promote regional development. Hispamar will utilize the...

Gilat Satellite Networks has won a key new contract in Latin America, The company was selected by Peru’s Fitel for two additional regional telecommunications infrastructure projects, totaling $153.6 million. The Amazonas region was awarded for $108 million and the Ica region for $45.6 million. Gilat expects additional revenues to be generated by selling network capacity...

C Spire and Mimosa Networks are working together on a 5G fixed wireless initiative, designed to extend broadband internet service to more consumers and businesses in Mississippi. As part of this initiative, C Spire is deploying Mimosa’s sub-6 GHz equipment and technology solutions in neighborhoods, small towns, and cities across the state. C Spire partnered...

Gilat Satellite Networks will be working with Telstra, a global telecommunications and technology service provider, on its 4G services in Australia. Telstra has chosen Gilat’s backhaul solution to expand its 4G mobile service throughout remote locations across Australia. Gilat’s satellite backhaul solution will enable integration into Telstra’s network. Gilat’s DVB-S2X Capricorn Very Small Aperture Terminal...

AT&T is deploying public safety’s Band 14 spectrum as part of its FirstNet build. The build out will be validated by the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority), and will eventually bring first responders’ additional coverage and capacity. FirstNet is a nationwide public safety communications platform for U.S. first responders. The platform is being built...

SES is hoping it will see significant growth in the networks side of its business over the next few years. This would show that satellite operators could grow revenues away from traditional broadcast — which has been the oxygen of operators, like SES, for a number of years. Now that Steve Collar has become the...

A new integral partnership is helping to develop the European Commission’s initiative of a Single European Sky. Single European Sky Air Traffic Management System (SESAR) Deployment Manager and the European Space Agency (ESA) signed a memorandum of cooperation on the deployment and use of Iris, a satellite-based communication system. This agreement sets out the basis...

The World Teleport Association (WTA) revealed that Central European Telecom Services (CETel) achieved Tier Three full certification of its teleport under WTA’s Teleport Certification Program. CETel became the eighth European teleport to achieve Tier Three certification. Full certification under the WTA program involves a data-collection and inspection process through an independent auditor. Certification is issued...

The Satellite Industry Association (SIA) is encouraging U.S regulators to protect satellite spectrum and services to ensure greater access to broadband. The SIA testified before the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communication and Technology yesterday during a hearing titled Ingenuity, Innovation, and Solutions to the Rural Broadband Challenge. SIA President Tom Stroup provided...

The United Nations Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development’s Working Group on Broadband for the Most Vulnerable Countries issued a report at the UN headquarters indicating that access to broadband internet helps Least Developed Countries (LDCs) overcome vulnerabilities, grow economies, and enhance people’s livelihoods. The report highlights how Rwanda is building a 4G/LTE wireless broadband network,...