News Analysis

Addison, Tex., June 15, 2018--A new industry report from international research firm Parks Associates shows that the number of households worldwide with an OTT video service subscription will exceed 265 million by 2022. The popularity of over-the-top (OTT) video services, such as Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu, has driven a steady increase in adoption of smart TVs and streaming media players since 2010, according to Global Connected Living Outlook: Expanding IoT Momentum.

The June 2018 issue of  the Satellite Executive Briefing magazine focusing on the Asia-Pacific satellite market sponsored by Comtech EF Data  is now available. Featuring:

Asia's Rising Space Ambitions by Blaine Curcio

Japan Ultra HD 4K8K Update by Naoakira Kamiya

Executive Roundtable Discussion on the Connected Aircraft Market by Bernardo Schneiderman

Executive Spotlight Interview with Dr. Thomas Fröhlich​

Imagine That?  by Lou Zacharilla

From Cellular...to Aerospace..to New Space  by Martin Jarrold

Moving, But Always Connected  by Alvaro Sanchez

Featured Event:  CommunicAsia 2018

Plus   Mergers and Aquisitions, Executive Moves, Market Briefs, Vital Statistics and many more.  Click here to read or download the file

McLean, Va., May 16, 2018 – The UK air traffic management service provider, NATS, has announced it has invested in Aireon, the company pioneering a space-based air traffic surveillance service set to revolutionise the aviation industry. 

Petah Tikva, Israel, May 15, 2018 – Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ, TASE: GILT), a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services, today reported its results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2018. Revenues for Q1 2018 totaled $67.4 million, up 5.4% from Q1 2017.  

Paris, France, May 14, 2018–Eutelsat Communications (ISIN: FR0010221234 - Euronext Paris: ETL) today reported revenues for the Third Quarter and Nine Months ending March 31,  2018.  Third Quarter revenues were €337 million, down -7.4%, while nine month revenues of €1,034 million, down 5.0%

Amsterdam, May 9, 2018 - 24i Media, the leading internet TV app technology provider for the world's top media companies, today announces the acquisition of Mautilus, the Czech TV app agency specializing in HbbTV and applications for multiple devices. The acquisition strengthens 24i's technology framework with new products and features, and increases its production capacity with Mautilus' highly-skilled engineers. The acquisition of Mautilus is the next step in 24i's ambition to deliver the most innovative, modular, flexible and scalable video streaming application technology.

Tysons Corner, Va., May 1, 2018-- Satellite operator Intelsat S.A. (NYSE: I) today announced financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2018. Intelsat reported total revenue of US$ 543.8 million and net loss attributable to Intelsat S.A. of US$ 66.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018.

McLean, Va., May 1, 2018--Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq:IRDM) (“Iridium”)  reported financial results for the first quarter of 2018 and affirmed its full-year 2018 and long-range outlook.  Net income was US$ 11.5 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2018, as compared to US$ 37.9 million, or $0.30 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2017. 

Luxembourg, April 2, 2018-- Intelsat S.A.  today announced the final results of its previously announced tender offer by its indirect subsidiary, Intelsat Connect Finance S.A. (“ICF”), to purchase for cash any and all of the outstanding 6 ³⁄₄% Senior Notes due 2018 (CUSIP No. 458204 AN4; ISIN No. US458204AN49) issued by Intelsat (Luxembourg) S.A., a subsidiary of Intelsat S.A. and ICF’s direct parent company, that are not already held by ICF.