Viasat to close Inmarsat acquisition in coming days
Viasat proposed acquisition of rival Inmarsat will close imminently, the companies having received the green light from the European Commission.
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Viasat launches 1tbps broadband satellite into orbit
Satellite comms firm Viasat has successfully hurled ViaSat-3 Americas into orbit, the first of three satellites designed to offer high speed global broadband coverage.
CMA gives provisional nod to Viasat-Inmarsat deal
The UK’s competition watchdog thinks Viasat’s $7.3 billion acquisition of Inmarsat won’t harm competition in the satellite sector after all.
EU probes in-flight connectivity impact of Viasat Inmarsat acquisition
The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation into the proposed acquisition of Inmarsat by Viasat, fearing it might harm competition in the in-flight connectivity market.
Microsoft partners with Viasat in a bid to improve global connectivity
US tech giant Microsoft has augmented its Airband initiative, designed to connect the unconnected, by partnering with satellite player Viasat.
UK watchdog probes Viasat acquisition of Inmarsat
Regulatory hurdles are piling up in front of satellite operator Viasat as it looks to gobble up rival Inmarsat.
Russia cyber-attacked Viasat ahead of Ukraine invasion
Russia deployed a cyber-attack on comms company Viasat in the Ukraine which had effects throughout Europe, according to new UK and US intelligence.
Viasat boldly goes and splashes $7.3bn on Inmarsat
Two of the oldest names in satellite connectivity are coming together to create a behemoth that can go toe-to-toe with the growing number of upstarts aiming for the stars.
Satellite broadband firms make headlines as 2021 launches loom
Satellite broadband services took a step forward in recent days with Germany handing over frequencies to SpaceX and rival player OneWeb launching three dozen new satellites.
BT wants a piece of Skynet
As if things weren’t dystopian enough these days, BT is teaming up with a couple of satellite companies to get involved in the Skynet defence system.
ViaSat throws temper tantrum over European in-flight connectivity
ViaSat has decided to throw a hissy-fit over the Ofcom decision to grant Inmarsat a license for its European Aviation Network, threatening legal action over the move.
Inmarsat secures Ofcom endorsement of its European Aviation Network
Communications satellite company Inmarsat has received the all clear from UK telecoms regulator Ofcom to build ground based stations.
Imarsat launches satellite dedicated to in-flight wifi
Communications satellite company Inmarsat has confirmed the successful launch of its S-band satellite, which is designed to provide in-flight wifi across Europe.
Satellite giants go to war over European Aviation Network
ViaSat has hijacked rival Inmarsat’s Q4 earnings announcement with an attack on its use of the 2 GHz band for aeronautical, rather than terrestrial, coverage.
ViaSat inks in-flight wifi deal with American Airlines
Satellite provider ViaSat has signed an exclusivity agreement to provide in-flight wifi connectivity to a new fleet of American Airlines (AA) planes.
Boeing set to install ViaSat in-flight wifi in new aircraft
Satellite connectivity company ViaSat has announced an agreement with Boeing that should see its Ka-band airborne satellite terminal installed in new Boeing commercial aircraft.
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