At the Sviaz-ExpoComm Exhibition in Moscow, the Russian Satellite Communications Company (RSCC) and Hughes Network Systems signed a technology cooperation memorandum of understanding (MOU) under which the companies will explore the development of multi-media video and broadband Internet services via RSCC satellites in Russia. Continue reading →

Arqiva has signed a new contract with Eutelsat Communications for additional satellite capacity to meet growing demand for its Occasional Use satellite services. In this agreement with Eutelsat, Arqiva has taken up 36MHz of capacity on EUTELSAT 7A. This provides … Continue reading →

Q-KON, a leading African satellite network operator, and Business Connexion, a leading African ICT service provider, have partnered to deploy iDirect’s iDX 3.1 software upgrade and newly released Evolution X1 remotes. Through iDX 3.1, Q-KON and Business Connexion can enhance … Continue reading →

Beam Communications will participate in CommunicAsia 19-22 of June 2012 in Singapore. Beam will be showcasing a range of new innovative satellite communications terminals and docking stations. Some product highlights on the show: – Newly released docking stations for Iridium … Continue reading →

Optus has signed a five-year contract estimated at $15 million with the NSW Department of Education and Communities to deliver an enhanced satellite service to improve the distance learning experience for the state’s most remote students. The enhanced satellite solution … Continue reading →

On Tuesday, May 15, Arianespace successfully launched a direct broadcast and a communications satellite: JCSAT-13 for Japanese operator SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation and VINASAT-2 for the operator Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT), as part of a turnkey contract with … Continue reading →

The outdoor broadcast and SNG markets are important ones for the satellite industry. Both sectors play strongly to satellite’s strengths in terms of mobility, portability and the fact that satellite grants the ability to broadcast from anywhere and at any … Continue reading →