SES and Intelsat in merger talks
SES has confirmed that it is holding talks with Intelsat over a possible merger, a move that would continue a wave of consolidation in the satellite space.
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Intelsat taps Eutelsat and OneWeb to augment its connectivity services
Yet another satellite industry collaboration sees Intelsat sign a major capacity agreement with contemporaries Eutelsat and OneWeb.
Intelsat and OneWeb plan to hook up more flights with orbital connectivity
An agreement between satellite operators Intelsat and OneWeb will see the firms expand low Earth orbit connectivity for aviation.
Intelsat gets the OK for restructure after bankruptcy filing
Struggling US satellite firm Intelsat has been given the go ahead to action its bankruptcy plan, which is designed to halve its debt.
Intelsat creditors support year-end bankruptcy exit plan
Intelsat aims to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as a private company by the end of this year, having secured the support of around three-quarters of its creditors for a new reorganisation plan.
Eurobites: Iliad gets on board with FiberCop in Italy
Also in today’s EMEA regional roundup: former Royal Mail boss in line for BT chairman role; Nokia wins at Delta Fiber; Brexit’s roaming ramifications.
Intelsat files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Intelsat has announced it will restructure its finances as it files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in the US Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.
Don’t let satellite get lost in the 5G buzz – Intelsat`
With 5G plastered on every wall, floor and door in the Fira, it can be easy to forget there are other important components in the connectivity mix.
Softbank satellite ambitions hit by collapse of Intelsat merger
The proposed merger of Intelsat with Softbank-backed OneWeb has fallen through following an inability to come to an agreement with Intelsat bondholders.
Intelsat launches partially-virtualized satellite networking platform
Wholesale satellite broadband vendor Intelsat has announced the launch of an enterprise-centric managed service networking platform based on virtualization technology, as it lays claim to the world’s largest satellite-based IP network.
Ericsson goes big on TV with $125m Envivio acquisition and new broadcast partnerships
Infrastructure giant Ericsson has kicked off the IBC broadcasting trade show with a raft of TV-related announcements, including the acquisition of video technology company Envivio for $125 million.
Gilat, Intelsat in satellite partnership to bring 2G/3G to remote regions
Solution provider for satellite-based broadband communications Gilat Satellite Networks and satellite operator Intelsat have announced a partnership under which they aim to deliver 2G and 3G connectivity to underserved areas by using Gilat’s CellEdge small-cell-over-satellite solution combined with Intelsat’s satellite solutions.
Intelsat puts a new bird in space
Fixed satellite operator Intelsat this week announced the successful launch of its latest bit of kit, the shiny new Intelsat 15 satellite (IS-15), which will replace the ageing 709 satellite.
African satellite in trouble
Global satellite operator Intelsat said late Thursday that one of its satellites, IS-802, has “experienced a sudden and unexpected anomaly”. The operator said that its control center is communicating with the satellite and the satellite is under control and accepting commands, but the company has had to go through the process of making alternative capacity […]
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