Articles tagged with: Satellite and Bandwidth

Digicel Relaunches Satellite Wireless Broadband Service in Tonga

­Digicel is relaunching its satellite based wireless broadband service in the Kingdom of Tonga, and will be using the Aptilo Carrier Wireless Service Management System to support the service.  more

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China Unicom deploys Gilat's satellite-based cellular backhaul solution

­China Unicom is deploying a satellite based cellular backhaul from Gilat satellite Networks to enhance its GSM mobile connectivity in China's Xinjiang region. The deployment of Gilat's SkyAbis cellular backhaul solution enables China Unicom's expansion of GSM services to regions where it was not economically feasible before.  more

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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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