Issue: VS Feature

Rapid advances in wireless communications and display technologies are transforming how, when and where people receive and consume information, and these changes are creating booming demand for bandwidth that promises...

Consolidation, consolidation, consolidation. It always has been a buzzword in the satellite industry, but after an intense round of activity that produced some significant transactions among satellite operators, are other...

Satellite industry experts pretty much agree that satellite-delivered TV and video, including direct-to-home services, direct broadcast services and the distribution of digital and high-definition TV are the star performers in...

In some of the world’s largest TV markets, IPTV is showing strong gains and beginning to make real headway in the market. While satellite remains an incredibly efficient infrastructure for...

Before heading home after work, Ronnie Smith swings by the ATM, runs into the grocery store for a few items and then stops at the gas station. All three venues...

Ethnic programming connects people to their homeland, providing both comfort and information in the form of a wide variety of content such as news, sports, education and children’s programming. Satellite...

The launch of a pair of satellites owned and operated by African interests have given new hope to communications providers that transponder prices will come down and enable more networks...

The satellite industry’s use of C-band spectrum faced a serious threat in 2007, but a well-organized effort involving satellite players around the globe fended off terrestrial companies seeking a foothold...

During the 1960s and 70s, the space industry attracted America’s best and brightest. But look around at nearly any conference and many of the attendees can be best described by...

With satellite operators around the world looking to gain an edge in terms of offering new services, access to real estate is vital. However, with most of the so-called hot...