Products/Services

Es’hailSat Issues RFP for its Second Satellite

Doha, Qatar, March 20, 2014- Qatar satellite company Es’hailSat, today announced that a Request for Proposals (RFP) has been issued for the design and manufacture of the company’s second satellite, Es’hail 2. The new satellite will be positioned at the 26 degrees East hotspot position for TV broadcasting will add to the company’s ability to provide high quality, premium DTH television content across the Middle East and North Africa.

ARABSAT Issues RFP for Four Satellites

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, March 17, 2014--ARABSAT announces the release of a Request for Proposal for the procurement of four new satellites to be designated HS3, HS4, ARB6E and ARB6A. The new satellites will be positioned at three different orbital locations with a vast coverage over Middle-Eastern, African, Asian and European markets with high power DTH payload in Ku bands and Ka spot beams capacities.

ATCi Provisions Turn-Key Satellite Content Aggregation System for IPTV Networks in Latin America

Washington, D.C., March 14, 2014--Antenna Technology Communications Inc. a provider of satellite and digital communications systems, today announced from the Satellite 2014 Conference in <, its complete all-inclusive turn-keysatellite content aggregation system for IPTV networks in >Latin America.

Airbus Defense And Space Selects Newtec Dialog® As Platform For The Future

Paris, France, March 13, 2014--Satellite communications specialist Newtec and Airbus Defense and Space have signed an important contract to deploy Newtec’s Dialog platform as the technology of choice for providing global fixed VSAT solutions. In the coming months, new network hubs will be delivered and installed in several teleports serving Enterprise and Government customers, with remote VSAT terminals being deployed all across the globe.

Cobham SATCOM Becomes First Antenna Vendor Approved for Telenor’s THOR 7 satellite

Washington, D.C., March 12, 2014--Cobham SATCOM’s SAILOR VSAT antennas have been approved for operation on the existing Ku-band as well as the forthcoming THOR 7 Ka-band satellite from Telenor Satellite Broadcasting (TSBc). THOR 7, TSBc’s latest satellite is expected to be launched in Q4, 2014 and is equipped with a Ka band HTS payload. The SAILOR 800 VSAT and SAILOR 900 VSAT have been approved to support Ku band services on the existing THOR fleet. Additionally, SAILOR 900 VSAT will be compatible with THOR 7.  

AMOS-5 at 17°E Launches Hybrid Satellite-Cellular Solution in Africa

Tel Aviv, Israel, March 11, 2014: Spacecom, the operator of the AMOS satellite fleet, today announced that AMOS-5 at 17°E is now providing a hybrid satellite-cellular communications solution in Africa. The hybrid solution delivered on AMOS Ku-band capacity enhances the quality of affordable high speed Internet connectivity to a telecom provider in Africa.

WTA Announces the 2014 Independent Teleport Operator of the Year and Teleport Technology of the Year

Washington, DC, March 11, 2014 – The World Teleport Association (WTA) today announced the winners of the 19th Teleport Awards for Excellence during an exclusive luncheon at Satellite 2014. The awards are presented each year to organizations and individuals in the teleport industry whose achievements have been deemed exceptional by the international trade association and its awards committees, made up of industry members from across the globe.

SatLink chosen as global TV distribution partner for Ethiopian Television Agency

Jerusalem, Israel March 11, 2014: SatLink Communications Ltd., a teleport, Content Management & HD Playout Center, has today announced that SatLink has been selected by the Ethiopian Radio and Television Agency (ERTA) for the global distribution of its ETV news channel. The Ethiopian Government owned television channel, whose broadcasts include news, entertainment, music and sports content, will extend its audience reach across Africa, North America, Europe and the Middle East over SatLink’s Global Satellite and Fiber Network.

Thuraya Brings Talia Onboard as a New Service Partner

UAE, March 10, 2014 - Thuraya Telecommunications Company, today announced its partnership with Talia, a top-tier provider of data communications and voice services. Headquartered in the UK, Talia owns and operates a teleport facility in Germany and offers satellite communication solutions.

O3b Networks unveils O3bTrunk+

St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands, March 10, 2014--O3b Networks today unveiled O3bTrunk+, a next generation IP trunking solution that boosts existing link capacities to rival the affordability and latency of fiber. Powered by Comtech EF Data’s patented and award-winning technologies, O3bTrunk+is designed to deliver the most efficient networking and trunking solution over the highest throughput satellites in the world.