Wednesday, 25 May 2016 09:24
Eutelsat to provide Tunisia with subscription-free TV to North & West Africa
The Tunisian broadcasting corporation (ONT) has signed a multi-year contract with Eutelsat Communications, one of the world's leading and most experienced operators of communications satellites, to broadcast its new subscription-free TV platform across North and West Africa. ONT has selected the powerful EUTELSAT 7 West A satellite to reach viewers across the region. Eutelsat provides capacity on 40 satellites to clients that include broadcasters and broadcasting associations, pay-TV operators, video, data and Internet service providers, enterprises and government agencies. The…
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Thursday, 19 May 2016 08:47
Australia hosts new ground station for Asia-Pacific Skynet military satellite
Adelaide, South Australia, is the new home of a brand new purpose built satellite ground station to land Airbus Defense and Space’s Skynet secure military satellite communications. The facility will extend the existing chain of teleport stations in France, Germany, Norway, the United Kingdom and United States, providing global coverage in both fixed and mobile satellite services, adding Oceania to the map. The worldwide connected teleport network will provide global coverage for connectivity services by providing an essential link between…
Thursday, 12 May 2016 10:19
Telenor Satellite’s THOR 7 Ka-band mobility service is ready for action
Telenor Satellite, a major European satellite provider of broadcast and broadband services for customers in the media, maritime, and oil and gas sectors, has announced the commercial readiness of its THOR 7 Ka-band mobility service. The Ka-band payload offers regional coverage with a favourable look angle over the main European shipping lanes and utilises high-powered spot beams, providing unprecedented performance for maritime applications. The satellite is equipped with both a Ku-band and an HTS (High Throughput Satellite) Ka-band payload. The…
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Wednesday, 04 May 2016 13:25
Facebook leases capacity on SES satellites to connect sub-Saharan Africa
Global Luxembourg-based satellite operator SES recently announced that Internet social media giant Facebook has leased capacity on three in-orbit SES satellites to provide WiFi connectivity to sub-Saharan Africa. In October 2015, Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook, announced that the company would be providing web access to Africa from space. At the time, Zuckerberg did not say who would provide the receivers for the satellite signal, but merely that Facebook was going to “work with local partners across these regions to…
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Wednesday, 04 May 2016 10:49
Tata Communications selected by Sky to broadcast Grand Prix live across the UK, Ireland, Germany, Austria and Italy
Tata Communications, the official connectivity provider of Formula 1, recently announced that it has been selected by Sky to deliver the live broadcast feeds of all 21 Grand Prix starting with the 2016 FIA Formula One World Championship season over its global superfast fibre network – the world’s only wholly-owned fibre network encircling the globe. The deal, which is part of Sky’s strategy to create Europe’s leading entertainment company following its acquisition of Sky Italia and Sky Deutschland, will ensure…
Tuesday, 19 April 2016 13:00
Ooredoo and Arabsat sign major agreement on satellite communications
Ooredoo and Arab Satellite Communication Organization (Arabsat) have signed a major strategic partnership agreement that will see the two leading companies work together to develop new satellite services for customers. Under the terms of the agreement, Ooredoo and Arabsat will review the current satellite projects they have in progress, with a view to collaborating on technology and design, and will aim to work together on future projects to deliver cutting-edge satellite services. In particular, they will look to collaborate on…
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Tuesday, 12 April 2016 08:27
Inmarsat to provide commercial aircraft comms in China
Global mobile satellite operator, Inmarsat, has signed an agreement with Beijing Marine Communication & Navigation Company (MCN) form a joint venture to provide aircraft cabin and cockpit connectivity services to China's commercial aviation market. Inmarsat services to be provided will include Global Xpress Aviation and SwiftBroadband-Safety (SB-S). The final agreement is expected to be signed later this year. Inmarsat is planning to launch GX Aviation later this year and says it will be "the world's first broadband in-flight connectivity solution…
Monday, 28 March 2016 05:36
Singtel takes capacity on Eutelsat
Singtel has selected capacity on global satellite operator Eutelsat's 70B satellite to support network connectivity in South-East Asia. Eutelsat said: "Singtel is establishing a new relationship with Eutelsat through a flexible contract that enables it to progressively ramp up capacity over the coming 12 months as demand grows."
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Tuesday, 15 March 2016 08:34
Yahsat and IEC Telecom Group Enter MOU to Explore Further Opportunities in Africa
UAE-based satellite operator Yahsat has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the possibility of new joint opportunities with existing partner, IEC Telecom Group (IEC Telecom) in Africa. The agreement comes ahead of Yahsat, taking delivery of its third satellite, Al Yah 3.
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Tuesday, 15 March 2016 08:26
OSN Partners With Eutelsat For More HD Channels and Sets Stage For Ultra HD Services in the Middle East and North Africa
OSN is ramping up capacity on the powerful EUTELSAT 8 West B satellite operated by Eutelsat Communications. Additional capacity at the Middle East’s flagship TV neighborhood will support more expansion for OSN, including new High Definition channels and the introduction of Ultra HD services.
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Tuesday, 15 March 2016 08:23
Ericsson Presents the Cloud-Led Evolution of the Tv Industry At Cabsat 2016
Ericsson showcased its latest media solutions, paying special attention to the evolution of the cloud and the use of multiscreens in the Middle East region at CABSAT 2016, from March 8-10, at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
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Tuesday, 15 March 2016 08:20
Imagine Communications Teams With JMC to Expand HD Channel Capacity
Imagine Communications has secured the contract to transition the playout facilities at Jordan Media City (JMC) in Amman, Jordan, from SD to HD. The first phase of the expansion will allow JMC to add six new ART HD channels to support its growing roster of international clients.
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