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An installation on the Guyana Defence Force military base in the New River Triangle. Photo: Eutelsat [Via Satellite 09-02-2014] iNet Communications, the licensed telecoms provider for Global Technology in Guyana, has entered an agreement with Eutelsat for its IP Easy satellite broadband service. Under the agreement, Global Technology will offer broadband connectivity through iNet with…
An OHB AG Facility. Photo: OHB AG. [Via Satellite 09-02-2014] Erwin Kayser-Threde, located in Munich, Germany has merged with OHB System AG in Bremen, Germany. The combined company will use the name OHB System AG, but will continue to use the Kayser-Threde logo for process control technology activities. Both companies were subsidiaries of OHB AG.…
An O3b satellite. Photo: Thales Alenia Space [Via Satellite 09-02-2014] O3b Networks has completed in-orbit testing of the four Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) satellites launched on July 10. This brings the company’s current constellation up to eight spacecraft, with four more slated to launch in early 2015. O3b’s eight-satellite constellation enables the company to launch…
Artist’s rendition of Africasat 1a. Photo: Orbital Sciences [Via Satellite 09-02-2014] Onlime has signed for additional transponder capacity from Measat on Africasat 1a. The new capacity will be used to support growth in African markets. Launched in 2013, Africasat 1a is a hybrid C- and Ku-band communications satellite providing coverage over Azerbaijan, Central Asia, Europe…
Inmarsat’s IsatHub. Photo: Inmarsat [Via Satellite 09-02-2014] Panama is one of the first countries in Latin America where Inmarsat’s IsatHub connectivity service will be offered. IsatHub launches globally this month, providing a secure network for users within 30 meters of the terminal. Inmarsat distribution partner MVS USA, will provide 24/7 customer service, sales and technical…