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Articles tagged with: Mobile Satellite Services
Mobile Satellite Services Industry Readies for Change Amidst Turbulent Times
The global Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) market is expected to grow from 1.8 million in-service units in 2008 to more than 15.5 million units and $18.6 billion in revenue by the end of 2018 - says a report from NSR. more
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Maritime Satellite Communication Market to Reach $27 Billion in 2013
The demand for mobile satellite services (MSS) in the maritime sector is expected to escalate due to crew welfare solutions, as users are beginning to expect Internet connectivity and access as the norm. As both equipment and solution prices reduce, smaller vessels are beginning to embrace satellite communication services. The new generation of Internet savvy seafarers expects connectivity wherever they are, to stay in touch with family and friends. more
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Europe Licenses Two Mobile Satellite Operators
The European Commission says that it has selected two operators, Inmarsat Ventures and Solaris Mobile, to provide mobile satellite services across Europe. The services, such as high-speed internet access, mobile television and radio or emergency communications, will be provided over a specifically reserved spectrum. more
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New CEO for European Mobile Satellite Services Joint Venture
Eutelsat Communications and SES ASTRA have announced the appointment of Steve Maine as CEO of their jointly-owned venture offering Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) in S-Band. The Joint Venture, known under the name "Solaris", will commercialise the first satellite infrastructure in Europe for broadcasting video, radio and data to mobile devices and vehicle receivers as well as a range of interactive mobile services. more
Related Tags: mts, satellite, chipsets, umts
Mobile TV Trial to Start in Italy
Alcatel-Lucent, the mobile operator 3 Italia and Italian public broadcaster RAI have announced that they are launching the first trial of Mobile TV based on the DVB-SH standard in Italy. The trial, based on Alcatel-Lucent's Unlimited Mobile TV solution, uses for the first time in the world a multi-layer DVB-SH terrestrial network blending low-power transmitters from a mobile operator and medium-power transmitters from a broadcaster. more
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EU Wants Single Clearing System For Mobile Satellite Service Cos
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NEWS SNAP: Inmarsat Launches IPO After False Starts
LONDON (Dow Jones)--Inmarsat Group Holdings Ltd. (IMR.YY) Wednesday said it aims to raise up to $690 million to pay down debt in an initial public offering in London, the latest satellite operator to seek a listing. more
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Mobile Satellite Firm Satcom Plans June IPO In London
LONDON -(Dow Jones)- Mobile satellite services operator Satcom Group Holdings PLC said Monday it is seeking a listing on London's Alternative Investment Market in June and is planning to complete at least one acquisition before the end of 2005. more
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