European Union (EU) regulators are examining the extent of Elon Musk’s influence and communications of his Starlink broadband-by-satellite system and whether it is a valid competitor to what could be a combined business of SES and Intelsat. SES is attempting to acquire Intelsat in a €3.1 billion deal. The EU’s anti-trust regulators have to decide […]
Intelsat and Cubic³ have successfully completed a critical vehicle satellite connectivity test, marking a significant milestone in their joint mission to create a seamless connectivity service for all types of vehicles. The test demonstrated successful integration between Intelsat satellites and Cubic³’s software platform, showcasing how terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks can seamlessly link to deliver always-on […]
The European Union has set June 10th as the deadline date for Europe’s individual countries to approve – or to open a full investigation into the planned merger between satellite operators SES and Intelsat. Both companies have always said approvals were likely in the second-half of this calendar year. If a full competition investigation is […]
Sofia Digital, a provider of interactive TV solutions, has announces its collaboration with Intelsat in launching the VideoNow Live TV and Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) Android TV application for Intelsat’s Galaxy 19 neighbourhood. The project integrates a modern EPG solution with advanced audience measurement capabilities, enabling ad monetisation for free-to-air (FTA) satellite television. The service […]
The UK’s Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a Phase 1 investigation into SES in relation to its proposed acquisition of Intelsat. The CMA believes that the proposed acquisition of Intelsat Holdings by Luxembourg-based SES could potentially lead to a substantial lessening of competition in one or more UK markets. The CMA is examining […]
Integrated satellite and terrestrial networks operator Intelsat has been selected by A+E Networks Latin America to distribute entertainment to viewers across the region. “For years, Intelsat has been a trusted partner in delivering high-quality entertainment to audiences throughout Latin America,” said Richard Kohlweg, managing sales director, Media at Intelsat. “We are proud to continue supporting […]
Intelsat, the integrated satellite and terrestrial network, has introduced audience measurement capabilities to its VideoNow electronic programme guide (EPG), a significant step toward ad-monetisation in the DTH FTA satellite video market. VideoNow, available on Intelsat’s Galaxy 19 platform, has long provided viewers with a way to find and access FTANow, with its expansion into the […]
Intelsat, the integrated satellite and terrestrial network, has signed two IntelsatOne IP agreements providing full time distribution of content. “Broadcasters and programmers are looking for reliable and cost-effective alternatives to contribute and distribute video feeds regionally and globally,” said Pascale Fromont, vice president and general manager of Media, Intelsat. “Since its inception in 2023, IntelsatOne IP is […]
Consolidation is running through the satellite industry. A year ago it was Eutelsat absorbing OneWeb, Viasat buying Inmarsat and more recently SES making a $3.1 billion (€2.8bn) commitment to acquire rival Intelsat. The SES/Intelsat move is expected to wrap this summer. Consolidation is also affecting smaller satellite businesses. April 1st saw Canada-based MDA announce its […]
Satellite giant Intelsat, in the process of being bought by SES, has reported declining revenues across many of its key divisions. Its ‘Transponder Revenues’ vertical, which accounts for video services tumbled 10 per cent, while its In-Flight services division fell back 9 per cent (although 6 per cent when equipment sales were included). Intelsat stated […]