Satellite Networks

Gilat Satellite Networks and Hispamar, the Brazilian unit of Hispasat, are launching a new high-quality satellite-based broadband connectivity service in order to extend Internet access to the parts of the country that are currently digitally isolated.

Intelsat S.A. has invested in Africa Mobile Networks (AMN) to accelerate the deployment of mobile connectivity to unserved communities across multiple countries in sub-Saharan Africa.

Sky and Space Global (SAS), whose core business is to operate a communications infrastructure based on nanosatellite technology, has been awarded an EU R&D grant for approximately $355,000 to initiate a project studying machine-to-machine (M2M) device innovation.

Communications satellite services provider Intelsat has announced that it is extending its maritime solution offerings in China.

Africa is said to be a high-priority market for UAE-headquartered satellite communications services provider Yahsat and it certainly seems to be proving that with the recent announcement that it is providing internet services through its broadband offering YahClick in Cameroon.

Brazilian airline Latam, part of the Chilean-Brazilian Latam Airlines Group – the largest airline in Latin America with subsidiaries in Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay and Peru – has launched in-flight WiFi on board nine A319 aircraft in domestic routes.

A new low-cost satellite broadband service will be launched across Iraq and Afghanistan as SatADSL and Talia agreed to expand their long-term partnership.

Sky and Space Global, which works to provide affordable communications to the world's equatorial regions, has expanded its reach into Indonesia and Suriname.

Gazprom Space Systems (GSS) and Gilat Satellite Networks have signed a contract to provide broadband connectivity across Russia.

CETel has signed a cooperation agreement with the national satellite operator in Turkmenistan, Türkmen Hemrasy CJSC.

Gilat Satellite Networks has partnered with satellite firm Hispasat to commercialise the latter’s Ka band satellite capacity over Brazil.

ip.access has announced a collaboration with Blue Arcus Technologies to improve satellite backhaul for rural deployments.

Sky and Space Global is holding discussions with the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) about the use of its novel nano-satellite technology in the region.

Bank BRI, the state-owned largest bank in Indonesia, is deploying the Jupiter System from Hughes Network Systems via its satellite BRIsat, which covers Indonesia and Southeast Asia.

Wateen Telecom has partnered with SES Networks to deliver cellular backhaul services to mobile network operators in Pakistan.

VSAT provider SatADSL has partnered with CETel to deliver an expanded range of services in Ku- and C-band across Africa and the Middle East.

PSN (PT Pasifik Satelit Nusantara) has selected Hughes Network Systems to provide its JUPITER System for broadband services over the PSN VI High-Throughput Satellite (HTS).

Philippines-based telecommunications solutions provider Bambu Wireless has signed a multiyear contract with Eutelsat Communications for capacity on the EUTELSAT 172B satellite.

Remote and rural health clinics across Timor-Leste will soon be connected to high speed satellite internet via a new connection supplied by Kacific Broadband Satellites Group.

The Office des Postes et Telecommunications of French Polynesia (OPT) is delivering enhanced mobile broadband and Internet services to residents across the vast French Polynesian territory through a new partnership with SES Networks.

Myanmar’s Ministry of Transport and Communications (MOTC) has broadened its relationship with Intelsat to accelerate the deployment of the country’s wireless communications infrastructure in Myanmar.

Thaicom has signed an agreement with Mediavision to expand its Multi-Channel Per Carrier (MCPC) broadcast platform in Africa.

Satellite operator Thaicom and satellite broadband provider WIT (We Are IT) Philippines have signed a multi-year capacity wholesale agreement aimed at providing connectivity for the rollout of nationwide enterprise and government broadband projects.

Intelsat S.A. and Vodacom Business Nigeria have signed an agreement for satellite services that will see the latter expand its enterprise broadband networks and enable new and enhanced services throughout West Africa.

MainOne subsidiary MDXI Data Centre has partnered with satellite operator Avanti Communications to host and manage the satellite operator’s in-country Gateway Earth Station (GES).

Afghanistan’s Neda has commissioned satellite terminal provider Isotropic Systems to develop self-installing, all electronic scanning terminals to extend its single channel per carrier (SCPC) broadband capabilities across the country for enterprise, government and consumer users.

Avanti Communications and Globecomm have announced a Master Services Agreement.

A new satellite-based service will enable rural communities in Thailand to enjoy reliable broadband services.

Teleste Corporation is delivering optical headend products to Türksat to strengthen the operator’s position in broadband markets.