Satcom News


Inmarsat welcomes President Xi to London Headquarters

Oct 23, 2015

Inmarsat welcomed the President of the People’s Republic of China, Mr Xi Jinping to its London headquarters, as part of the President’s historic State Visit to the UK.The visit reflects the close working relationship between Inmarsat and China…

KT to Manage Massive Submarine Cable Network

Oct 23, 2015

Korean Telecommunications provider KT has been named the key operator of the world's largest submarine network cable, New Cross Pacific (NCP). Korea's dominant fixed-line operator said it will run a network center to control the submarine…

Cyber Security: The Anatomy of a Cyber Intrusion

Oct 20, 2015

Compromising the cyber integrity of the network threatens every user and every system on your ship or in your building. Violating security best practices, circumventing security policies, carelessness and falling victim to social networking…

New System Facilitates Simpler Connection at Sea

Sep 29, 2015

Satcom Global has launched a maritime system bringing seafarers up to speed with today’s ‘connect anytime anywhere’ culture, enabling those at sea to keep in touch with the rest of the world with their own device. The latest addition to…

INTELLIAN v60Ka, v100Ka Approved for THOR 7

Aug 21, 2015

Intellian, the leading provider of stabilized marine satellite antenna systems, has partnered with Telenor Satellite Broadcasting (TSBc) to deliver next generation high-speed maritime connectivity via Intellian’s industry leading 60cm and 1M VSAT platforms…

Intelsat 34 Satellite Launched Successfully

Aug 21, 2015

Intelsat S.A. today reported that its Intelsat 34 satellite was launched successfully from French Guiana aboard an Ariane 5 vehicle. Liftoff occurred at 4:34 pm EDT.  The Intelsat 34 satellite separated from the rocket’s upper stage 40 minutes after launch…

Inmarsat's 3rd GX Satellite Launch Confirmed

Aug 19, 2015

Inmarsat, the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications services, today confirmed that the third satellite in the transformational Global Xpress (GX) programme – Inmarsat-5 F3 (I-5 F3) – has been scheduled for launch at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan at 12…

Robotic SAR: New ICARUS Ready by 2016

Aug 16, 2015

The NATO Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation played a crucial role in developing the maritime component of the ICARUS European project, including enhanced autonomy and integration between Unmanned Surface Vehicles and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles On 9-10 July 2015…

Industry Urged to Safeguard Against Cyber Attacks

Aug 14, 2015

ESC Global Security said it is set to warn the international shipping community attending this year’s London International Shipping Week (LISW) of the security risks associated with the development of the autonomous ship.In a paper entitled Phishing and Piracy on the Cyber Seas…

More Flexibility for Oceana, Terra Range of Terminals

Aug 12, 2015

Beam Communications, leading global manufacturer of satellite communications equipment for Iridium and Inmarsat services has recently announced changes to the Oceana and Terra range of terminals.Going forward, all Oceana 400 and Oceana…

Butler Joins BSS as Nonexecutive Chairman

Jul 15, 2015

Michael Butler, former Chief Operating Officer of Inmarsat and current board member at Thuraya, has joined Satcom Global and AND Group’s parent company, Broadband Satellite Services Ltd (BSS) as Non-Executive Chairman. Butler brings with…

$ 10 mi Infusion to Fuel Growth of Satcom Global, AND Group

Jul 10, 2015

Broadband Satellite Services Ltd (BSS), parent company of satellite communications provider Satcom Global and marine engineering firm AND Group, has received a $10m investment from UK based organisation, Business Growth Fund (BGF).This…

Inmarsat Join Forces with World-Link

Jun 25, 2015

Inmarsat has signed an agreement with World-Link Communications, Inc. appointing the innovative satellite services provider as a Partner for FleetBroadband, serving the maritime market globally. Alongside the agreement, World-Link plans to…

Online at Sea: Cruise Company Debuts Social Media Flat Fee

Jun 22, 2015

The advent of broadband at sea continues to expand, as German cruis brand AIDA introduces a flat-fee for social media networks onboard its ships. AIDA Cruises is introducing an Internet flat fee for social media networks on board its ships…

Intelsat Names Schmidt VP of Marketing

Jun 19, 2015

Satellite services provider Intelsat S.A. announced that Karen Schmidt has been named as the company’s vice president of marketing, effective immediately. Schmidt, a marketing executive with more than 25 years’ experience, will lead Intelsat’s…

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