ABS has announced the appointment of Bruno d’Espinay as Chief Business Development Officer. Based in Dubai, UAE, d’Espinay will lead ABS’s business development efforts, bringing over 15 years of expertise in driving strategic growth and forging partnerships within the satellite communications industry. d’Espinay is a results-driven executive known for his approach to business development and […]
Viasat, a specialist in satellite communications, has joined the 5GAA alongside some of the world’s largest technology firms and automotive companies to enable connected transport applications like autonomous vehicles and predictive safety and maintenance. 5GAA is a cross-industry organisation bringing together automotive and technology companies to enable a unified connectivity ecosystem for transport, known as […]
It is becoming ever-clearer that geostationary satellite operators can no longer serve new clients without access to lower orbiting satellites. SES has its mPOWER O3b fleet. Eutelsat has its OneWeb lower orbiting assets. Now California-based Viasat, which also owns London-based Inmarsat, says it wants a closer relationship with Canada’s Telesat and its upcoming Lightspeed low […]
Viasat, a global player in satellite communications, has successfully demonstrated direct-to-device (D2D) satellite connectivity in India for the first time. Working alongside partner BSNL, India’s telecommunications provider, Viasat engineers successfully showcased satellite-powered two-way messaging services for attendees at India Mobile Congress — one of Asia’s largest technology fairs. Viasat is currently working with its partners, […]
Satellite communications specialist Viasat has unveiled a variety of enhancements to its satellite network and service model that it says will raise the bar for business aviation in-flight connectivity. Viasat’s Jet ConneX customers will be the first to benefit from major performance improvements on selected plans, with the introduction of features such as uncapped speeds, […]
California-based satellite operator Viasat has announced that certain subsidiaries of the company intend raising $1.25 billion (€1.13bn) in Senior Secured Notes. The cash is being raised by Connect Finco SARL and Connect U.S. Finco LLC via Connect Bidco Limited (a subsidiary of Inmarsat). Viasat owns London-based Inmarsat. Most of the cash raised together with cash […]
Viasat World, the independent international media company, has announced its new crime-themed television channel, Viasat True Crime, will launch in Czechia, Slovakia and Slovenia on September 17th. Following the launch of Viasat True Crime in Poland with Canal+ earlier this year, Viasat World has partnered with operator partners, Vodafone in Czechia, where the new channel […]
In–Flight Communications (IFC) is an increasingly important part of satellite operator’s revenue stream. The likes of Intelsat, SES, Eutelsat and Viasat are all competing to supply broadband communications to every passenger seat. Panasonic Aviation and Thales InFlyt are also directly suppling airlines with entertainment even extending to 4K channels and movies. But connectivity over India […]
Azul, the Brazilian airline and Viasat, a specialist in satellite communications, have announced that seven aircraft in Azul’s new Airbus A330-900neo fleet will be equipped with Viasat’s trusted Ka-band in-flight connectivity solution, with the first aircraft scheduled to enter service next year. Consistent with the in-flight Wi-Fi offering on Azul’s other aircraft types equipped with […]
Back in 2020, California-based satellite operator Viasat had 603,000 land-based subscribers and a very steady consumer business. Now, subscriber numbers are just 257,000 and not helped by problems with its ViaSat 3 F1 craft. However, the operator is winning support from airlines and their passengers. Viasat, which now incorporates London- based Inmarsat in its quarterly […]