Spacecom has announced plans for an AMOS-6 satellite after signing agreements with banks and the satellite’s future manufacturer.
Record subscriber adds for Yes
Israeli DTH platform Yes added a record 10,000 subscribers in the third quarter to reach 593,000.
Bezeq studies YES merger options
Bezeq will need to meet a series of conditions if the Israeli telco is to be allowed to merged with DTH operation YES.
Astra 5B prepares for launch
The Astra 5B satellite has safely arrived at the European spaceport in Kourou, French Guyana, where it is being prepared for launch.
115 satellites to launch a year
Around 1,150 new satellites are slated to launch over the next decade, according to new research published by Euroconsult.
Spacecom fixes Amos 5 power problem
Spacecom has resolved a power supply issue that had threatened to shorten the lifespan of the recently launched Amos 5 satellite by some 11 months.
Connected quarter at BSkyB
BSkyB’s emphasis on its On Demand services have taken the total number of connected Sky homes to 3.4 million.
Vipnet debut for Telekom Austria/Eutelsat platform
Telekom Austria will launch its new advanced DTH platform this week on Vipnet in Croatia.
Eutelsat and Astra switch 28 East frequencies
Eutelsat has ceased transmissions on the disputed German-controlled frequencies at 28.5 degrees East. They have now been adopted by SES.
France puts €25 million into Ariane 5 upgrade
France has committed €25 million to the upgrade of the Ariane 5 launcher.