Starlink, Elon Musk’s broadband-by-satellite service, is still missing some major potential markets. A few days ago, news emerged that India could be close to granting Starlink permission to operate. But a new study suggests there’s still some way to go for Starlink. Data from analysts at Payload says that 2024 will see Starlink services start […]
Cobalt Iron, a provider of SaaS-based enterprise data protection, has announced Isolated Vault Services, a new enhancement available in the Cobalt Iron Compass enterprise SaaS backup platform. In a simple and unique way, Isolated Vault Services makes it possible to transition normal backup operations into isolated vault recovery services. It is intended for companies needing […]
One-in-five 5G smartphone users seeking differentiated 5G service experiences, such as quality of service, for demanding applications are willing to pay communications service providers (CSPs) a premium of up to 11 per cent to enjoy the value-added connectivity, according to research from Ericsson ConsumerLab. The satisfaction and user-loyalty-focused report, 5G Value: Turning Performance into Value, […]
Virginia-based Artel, a provider of secure network communication services to US government agencies, has been awarded a contract from the US Space Force and is partnering with Rivada Space Networks to provide the next generation network critical to support US Government communications. Artel is a carrier-agnostic network integrator – which it says allows it to […]
Euroconsult forecasts that the satellite communication landscape is set for a transformative decade of growth as satellite capacity demand is projected to surge from 3.6 Tbps (TeraBytes Per Second) in 2022 to 51 Tbps in 2032, representing a 31 per cent CAGR (compound annual growth rate), with all data segments expected to observe exponential growth […]
STL, an optical and digital solutions company, has formally announced the launch of its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Lugoff, South Carolina – The Palmetto Plant. Named after the state tree of South Carolina, this facility, also designated as STL’s North American Headquarters, symbolizes STL’s commitment to the US market. The Palmetto Plant was inaugurated by […]
Intelsat, the integrated satellite and terrestrial network, has announced a new content distribution system that will use the internet to transport quality video content around the globe. The IntelsatOne IP service capitalises on Intelsat’s experience to deliver reliability, customer service, global reach, content backup capabilities and scalability. “IntelsatOne IP increases the reach and flexibility of […]
SES is creating what it describes as a “first time ever” service for cruise liners. It is using its own O3b mid-Earth orbiting (MEO) satellites and linking with SpaceX’s Starlink’s low-Earth orbiting (LEO) system on a single managed solution for the cruise industry. The joint offering – SES Cruise mPOWERED + Starlink – integrated, sold […]
In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) is a key market for satellite operators, and the likes of Intelsat, SES and Viasat with geostationary craft in orbit are already supplying bandwidth to airlines as well as wholesale suppliers such as Panasonic and Thales. But this current situation is forecast to change dramatically over the next few years. For example, […]
Business jet in-flight broadband specialist Gogo Aviation is spending $50 million (€46.6m) on a share repurchase programme. “Our long-term capital allocation priorities are to first maintain adequate liquidity; second, invest in high-return strategic initiatives; third, carry an appropriate level of debt with a target net leverage ratio of 2.5x – 3.5x; and fourth, return capital […]