Focus: Telecom

[Satellite Today 11-14-08] The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted a request by TerreStar Networks for another extension of its satellite launch milestone for TerreStar-1 (TS-1) from Sept. 30,...

[Satellite Today 11-14-08] Vizada has integrated the Iridium 9555 handset into its mobile satellite services (MSS) portfolio, Vizada announced Nov. 14.     Iridium 9555 by Vizada will be available exclusively...

[Satellite Today 11-14-08] The Sicral 1B satellite, built by Thales Alenia Space, has completed integration and testing and has been shipped to its launch site, Thales Alenia Space announced Nov....

[Satellite Today 11-13-08] Xiplink, a developer of wireless bandwidth optimization, has rolled out with version 2.7 of its bandwidth software, the company announced Nov. 13.     The commercial release includes...

[Satellite Today 11-13-08] The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) is implementing a statewide network of 80 GNSS reference stations provided by Leica Geosystems, the company announced Nov. 13.     The...

[Satellite Today 11-13-08] Intelsat Ltd. saw a 10 percent increase in revenues to $598.5 million in its 2008 third quarter,  the company announced Nov. 12.     Despite a net loss...

[Satellite News 11-13-08] The key factors in the third quarter financial success of satellite operators Inmarsat and Intelsat have been efficiently managing and maximizing bandwidth for customers and strong support...

[Satellite Today 11-12-08] The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government selected Blue Sky Network to provide flight tracking and voice capabilities aboard selected government operated aircraft, Blue Sky announced Nov. 12. ...

[Satellite Today 11-12-08] Loral reported a net loss of $50.4 million in its 2008 third quarter 2008, including a $35.3 million charge representing Loral’s share of Telesat’s third quarter loss,...

[Satellite Today 11-12-08] iDirect Inc. has entered into a technology partnership with O3b Networks to build features into iDirect’s operating software so its partners can access the satellite network through...