XipLink, the technology leader in Wireless Link Optimization and Entel S.A. from Bolivia today announced successful deployments for enhanced mobile 3G/LTE connectivity in rural areas all over Bolivia. Half the population of Bolivia still live in rural areas, often with no access to telecommunications infrastructure, yet, they all yearn to be connected. The agreement will support growth of VSAT based 3G and LTE mobile communications while contributing to Bolivia’s current government policy for “total access".

Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ, TASE: GILT), a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services, launches AeroEdge 6000, a highly efficient, high performance terminal for commercial in-flight connectivity. The dual-band terminal includes Gilat’s Ku/Ka band antenna, MODMAN, and Wavestream transceivers.

NSR’s Satellite Capacity Pricing Index, 4th Edition (Q1 2018), released today, finds capacity prices falling for a third straight year as operators seek out innovative strategies to arrest the decline.  On average, capacity price declines for the period 2016-2018 ranged from 32-57% across various applications & regions, and the road ahead appears unclear as greater supply enters the scene, demand lags in some markets and competition intensifi

DEV Systemtechnik (www.dev-systemtechnik.com), provider of RF signal transmission solutions, is introducing a new L-Band Distribution Matrix in its product portfolio. The 16² matrix can be ordered with up to 16 input and 20 output channels and fits in a compact 2RU chassis.  

According to Euroconsult's newly-published report, Prospects for Maritime Satellite Communications, satellite connectivity in the maritime market will face booming band

Although the economic recession waned somewhat in 2017, the Latin American pay TV sector was still affected. According to the eighth edition of the Latin America Pay TV Forecasts report by Digital TV Research, the number of pay TV subscribers was flat year-on-year. Fewer than 5 million additional pay TV subscribers are expected between 2017 and 2023 – bringing the total to almost 76 million. Pay TV penetration will not climb beyond the current 44% of TV households. 

Comtech EF Data Corp., a subsidiary within Comtech Telecommunications Corp.'s (NASDAQ: CMTL) Commercial Solutions segment, announced today that it expanded its Heights Networking Platform portfolio to include three new and innovative Remote Gateways. The new Remote Gateways include both indoor and outdoor models - the indoor H-Plus Remote Gateway, and two outdoor units, the H-Plus-ODU Remote Gateway and the H-Pro-ODU Remote Gateway.

The organizers of SATELLITE 2018 are pleased to announce today that John Finney, founder of Isotropic Systems, will deliver the Lunch Keynote address for all conference attendees on Monday, March 12, 2018 at 12:15pm. Finney will appear on stage to share his vision of the satellite industry’s future by leveraging the massive high-throughput satellites coming on line by implementing the company’s transformational, next-generation terminal technology.  

UHP Networks, a leading global manufacturer of advanced VSAT equipment and solutions, announced record sales results in 2017, confirming its reputation as the world’s fastest growing VSAT technology. Company revenue has been growing at more than 40% CAGR over the last three years. Throughout 2017, the manufacturer shipped 31 VSAT Hubs and more than 10,000 remote terminals. UHP Networks won significant network projects with Tier 1 operators, with each network counting geographically redundant high-availability Hubs and many hundreds of remote terminals.

Windmill International, Inc. today announced the appointment of Carl D’Alessandro as their new president and chief executive officer.  He will succeed Richard Manganello, who is retiring from Windmill International, Inc. after 28 years of dedicated service as the Founder.