Hughes and Yahsat could order a joint satellite as new JV eyes global broadband dominance
A satellite could be developed for a new Hughes Network Systems and Yahsat joint venture to provide broadband over Africa,...
Eutelsat and Viasat take different trajectories to lower launch costs
Eutelsat Communications and Viasat are taking different paths to what appears to be the same target of reducing the cost...
New ABS CEO Frownfelter has satellite M&A experience as other execs named amid market challenges
New Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) CEO James Frownfelter counts satellite M&A experience as part of his resume as former chief Tom Choi...
Globalstar likely to magnify focus on spectrum holdings amid executive shakeup
US satellite operator Globalstar is likely to magnify its focus on the monetisation of its spectrum holdings following the announcement of...
GetSAT eyes possible M&A as Israel satellite tech companies scale up
Israel antenna specialist GetSAT is considering M&A, CEO Kfir Benjamin said, against the backdrop of the Middle East nation’s seeking to establish...
Wireless backhaul via satellite in flux as 5G era dawns and alternative forms of connectivity beckon
The market for wireless backhaul via satellite is in flux as the era of 5G connectivity dawns, potentially driving increases...
Speedcast doubles down on government business with US$135m Globecomm acquisition
Speedcast International is further diversifying its satcoms business with the US$135m acquisition of US-based Globecomm Systems, after making multiple buys in recent...
Maxar Technologies and hedge fund Spruce Point clash over management, buys and outlook
Accusations of mismanagement including dire predictions and countercharges about misleading statements have helped Maxar Technologies stock fall almost 25% over the...
Kudelski boosts cybersecurity business as awareness builds of potential threats to satellites
Switzerland’s Kudelski Group is planning a stronger focus on its cybersecurity portfolio and further IoT investments amid plans by other...
Regional surge in HTS capacity and national satellite launches on horizon as AsiaSat sales soar
Benefitting from major leases of satellite capacity, AsiaSat is seeing revenues climb against a backdrop of a surge in HTS...
