Satellite
Race for more LEOs to propagate 5G is on!
China is set to launch a constellation of 192 AI-controlled satellites next year, following SpaceX's and Amazon’s ambitious plan to conquer the space with 12,000 and 3,236 LEO (Low-Earth Orbit) satellites respectively.
Eutelsat partners Broadpeak to develop 5G video services
To develop 5G video services, Eutelsat has invested £10 million in Broadpeak, an industry leader in video content delivery solutions, in the form of shares and convertible bonds. The investment is in line with Eutelsat’s digital strategy to integrate satellite into the IP ecosystem.
CCTV buys 16 AEON-TX 4K transmitters
As China starts embracing 4K technology with open arms, its national broadcaster CCTV decided to purchase from DTC Broadcast, a UK wireless technology supplier, 16 complete sets of AEON-TX 4K transmitters, PRORXD-AEON receivers, antennas and ancillaries.
CellSat Rental package drives lightning-fast connectivity
As the quality of videos evolves to higher bitrates, the file size of the video inevitably grows larger, slowing down the speed of transfer. At times, broadcasters have to compromise on video quality for faster transmission, especially when working in the field.
Dish Network acquiring EchoStar’s BSS
Dish Network, a US television provider, is acquiring EchoStar’s Broadcast Satellite Services business, a satellite communication solution provider based in Colorado, USA, for US$800 million worth of stock.
Es’hail-2 goes live
With a rising demand for HD channels in the MENA region, Es’hail-2, a dual-band satellite, was launched into space by Qatar satellite company — Es’hailSat. After its successful orbit experiments, the satellite is now securing commercial services to government, broadcast and telecommunications sectors across the Middle East and North Africa.
‘Smart’ move to acquire Newtec
Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (ST Engineering), through its subsidiary Singapore Technologies Engineering (Europe) Ltd, has entered into a conditional share purchase agreement to acquire a 100% ownership in Newtec Group NV, an established Belgium-based company in the satellite communications (satcom) industry.
Es’hail-2 enters commercial service
Es’hail-2 will support government, broadcast and telecommunications sectors in the MENA region.
Eutelsat to deliver fast broadband at affordable prices
Eutelsat aims to complete the construction and launch of its next-generation KONNECT satellite by 2019.
Measat adds HTV to Nepal’s video neighbourhood
The addition of Himalaya TV HD (HTV) will see Measat’s video neighbourhood in Nepal increasing to eight channels.
The Switch, Eutelsat tie up to deliver video service for satellite and fibre networks
The alliance between Eutelsat and The Switch will see the introduction of a new, independent video service for satellite and fibre networks.
Intelsat ties up with The Climate Reality Project to boost awareness about climate change
Five Intelsat’s satellites were used for the coverage of 24 Hours of Reality: Protect Our Planet, Protect Ourselves.
AVIWEST wins Emmy Award for SafeStreams technology
NATAS awards Emmy to AVIWEST for pioneering a reliable transmission method for live contribution and distribution of TV feeds The
Es’hail-2 takes off on SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket
Featuring Ku- and Ka-band capabilities, Es’hail-2 will provide coverage for TV distribution, telcos, and government services Es’hail-2, the second satellite
Atlanta DTH commences shipping of DGI 1011
The compact plug-in dongle allows the viewing of FTA and pay-TV content on smart devices Atlanta DTH (ADTH), a supplier
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