http://www.viasatellite.com Satellite Today en-us 2009 Wed, 7 Jan 2009 22:26:21 EST The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted the first C-Band Earth Station on Vessels (ESV) licenses, and applicants are looking to enter the maritime markets with always-on telecommunications applications and are seeking licenses that authorize them to use stabilized antennas on C-band... http://www.viasatellite.com/broadband/applications/40/25756.html Mon, 1 Dec 2008 0:00:00 EST [Satellite News 11-28-08] JSAT Mobile CEO, Kei Shibuya, said the reasons behind his company’s strategic move to team up with Stratos Global to form a company targeting the MSS space was based around the company’s history in the FSS sector.     “We did not have the sales and... http://www.viasatellite.com/broadband/applications/40/29202.html Mon, 1 Dec 2008 0:00:00 EST [Satellite News 11-03-08] While ICO Communications may win up to a total of $707 million in a lawsuit judgment it won against Boeing Satellite Services International and parent company, Boeing Co., an appeal from Boeing could drag out the legal process as long as 759 additional days according to Barry Lee... http://www.viasatellite.com/broadband/applications/40/25217.html Mon, 3 Nov 2008 0:00:00 EST It has been a more than 100 years since Guglielmo Marconi developed a wireless device that allowed ship-to-ship and ship-to-shore communications. Since, Marconi’s development, advancements in maritime... http://www.viasatellite.com/broadband/applications/40/24986.html Sat, 1 Nov 2008 0:00:00 EDT European satellite operators had their summer plans cut short when the European Commission in early August issued the structure for selecting mobile satellite service (MSS) systems in the 2 GHz frequency range. After the European Union Parliament and Council adopted the Commission proposal for a selection... http://www.viasatellite.com/broadband/applications/40/24714.html Wed, 1 Oct 2008 0:00:00 EDT [Satellite News 09-23-08] Iridium signed an agreement with GHL Acquisition Corp. Sept. 23 that will eliminate Iridium’s debt of about $131 million and allow the mobile satellite service provider to develop its next-generation satellite constellation, Iridium Next.      As part of... http://www.viasatellite.com/broadband/applications/40/24736.html Tue, 23 Sep 2008 0:00:00 EDT [Satellite News 08-26-08] Stratos Global executives returned from a trip to Japan with a new joint venture, JSAT Mobile Communications, in hand. The entity, developed partnership with JSAT,  is set to bring  Stratos’ localized broadband services to the Japanese mobile satellite market, a... http://www.viasatellite.com/broadband/applications/40/24233.html Tue, 26 Aug 2008 0:00:00 EDT [Satellite News 08-08-08] EMS Technologies (EMS) is growing aggressively, backed by a booming wireless market.     Perhaps that is why the company appointed Neil Mackay COO and executive vice president in July. Not only does he have 15 years of experience with EMS, he played a pivotal role in... http://www.viasatellite.com/broadband/applications/40/24088.html Mon, 11 Aug 2008 0:00:00 EDT In these difficult economic times, U.S. federal and state governments are looking for alternatives to cut costs of living for citizens. While the concept of upgraded infrastructure has long meant building more bridges and roads, political parties are focusing on a new area — broadband and... http://www.viasatellite.com/broadband/applications/40/24063.html Thu, 7 Aug 2008 0:00:00 EDT [Satellite News – 07-25-08] Thuraya, believes its latest small broadband terminal with advanced video streaming capability will enable the company to make more of an impact in the mobile data market, the company’s CEO said.     The mobile satellite services company unveiled its... http://www.viasatellite.com/broadband/applications/40/23929.html Fri, 25 Jul 2008 0:00:00 EDT