Eutelsat Communications has created a new division in the UK that will drive its strategy for serving providers of end-to-end government services, NGOs and institutional agencies in Europe, the Middle […]
ESOA expands into Europe
As satellite operators gather in Washington for Satellite 2015, ESOA, the CEO-driven satellite organisation, has announced an expansion to include satellite operators from the ITU’s region 1, namely Europe, the Middle East, Africa […]
Swiss SRG to launch SRF info HD in March
Switzerland’s public radio and TV broadcaster SRG SSR will launch an HD version of its information channel SRF info on March 23, 2015.
Arqiva and Virgin in 4G tie-up
Arqiva is to work with Virgin Media Business in the provision of 4G connectivity across some of the UK’s largest cities. London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Bradford and Southampton will benefit from […]
Thor 7 arrives in Guiana
Telenor’s Thor 7 satellite has arrived safely at the Guiana Spaceport in Kourou.
Pricing pressures weigh on Intelsat
Intelsat is facing ongoing headwinds that must be counterbalanced before the satellite operator returns to growth.
SES plans satellite expansion programme
SES has announced the procurement of three new satellites, SES-14, SES-15 and SES-16/GovSat, all of which will be launched in 2017.
11 Ariane launches in 2015
Arianespace says it plans to stage at least 11 launches in the next 12 months, equalling the record set in 2014.
Intelsat begins leadership transition
Intelsat is preparing for a change at the top. The satellite operator has appointed current Intelsat President and chief commercial officer Stephen Spengler as deputy chief executive officer.
Fransat moves to all MPEG-4
French free-to-view platform is to move all of its broadcasts to the MPEG-4 transmission standard by 2016.