Latest VSAT Stories

HCIL is honored for sixth year in a row GERMANTOWN, Md., May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Hughes Communications India Limited (HCIL), a subsidiary of Hughes Network Systems, LLC (Hughes), has been awarded "2013 Best VSAT Operator in India" at the Telecom Operator Awards 2013 presentation that was held on March 21, 2013. The prestigious award, which recognizes companies that demonstrate outstanding performance in delivering world-class results in service and support in the telecom sector,...

In order to meet the growing demand for its newest line of world leading Solid State Power Amplifiers featuring GaN Technology and next generation Discovery VSAT Hubs with A-SAT Optimization, Advantech Wireless today announced the opening of its new headquarters office in US. Montreal, Canada (PRWEB) May 10, 2013 In order to meet the growing demand for its newest line of world leading Solid State Power Amplifiers featuring GaN Technology and next generation Discovery VSAT Hubs with A-SAT...

HX NOC and 130 Hughes HX terminals to connect 2G and 3G cellular sites in rural areas GERMANTOWN, Md., March 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), the global leader in broadband satellite solutions and services, today announced that it has signed a contract with Maju Nusa Sdn Bhd (Majunusa), Malaysia's fastest growing VSAT service provider, to supply an HX System 4.0 NOC (Network Operations Center) and 130 HX broadband satellite terminals. Majunusa will...

Industry Veteran’s Strategic Hire Increases Satellite Solutions for GlobaFone Clients Portsmouth, NH (PRWEB) February 08, 2013 GlobaFone, a leading multi-carrier satellite service provider has announced that Michele Stoehrer, a seasoned VSAT professional has joined the GlobaFone team, adding a new dimension to the award-winning provider’s portfolio. GlobaFone currently provides satellite communications solutions from Iridium, Inmarsat, Globalstar and Thuraya. With the addition of Ms....

MIRAMAR, Fla., Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- MTN Satellite Communications (MTN) announces a new contract with Buquebus, the largest ferry operator in South America. MTN will provide Buquebus with VSAT (very small aperture terminal) satellite communications services, as well as Internet and Wi-Fi connectivity, throughout its expanding fleet. The demand around the world is growing for passengers and crew to be able to stay connected and entertained while commuting. MTN has been...

GERMANTOWN, Md., Jan. 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), the global leader in broadband satellite solutions and services, continues to provide satellite broadband Internet and voice services to Habitat for Humanity of Westchester, NY in its Superstorm Sandy recovery efforts. These essential communications are supporting the rebuilding of over 110 homes damaged by the hurricane in Breezy Point, NY and are the result of a combined effort by Hughes, Cisco...

ANNAPOLIS, Md., Jan. 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS) (NASDAQ: TSYS), a world leader in highly reliable and secure mobile communication technology, today announced that it has received an order from the Australian Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) for its Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) satellite systems. News Facts: The DSTO is the Australian government's lead agency charged with applying science and technology to protect and...

ANNAPOLIS, Md., Jan. 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS) (NASDAQ: TSYS), a world leader in highly reliable and secure mobile communication technology, today announced that it has received $3.4 million in incremental funding from the U.S. Army for equipment, field services support and maintenance of Secure Internet Protocol Router and Non-Secure Internet Protocol Router Access Point (SNAP) Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) satellite systems equipment....

ANNAPOLIS, Md., Dec. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS) (NASDAQ: TSYS), a world leader in highly reliable and secure mobile communication technology, today announced that it has received a delivery order from the U.S. Army for Secret Internet Protocol Router and Non-secure Internet Protocol Router Access Point (SNAP) 1.2M Lite Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) satellite systems and IMPACT Tactical baseband equipment. This order has a total value of $25...

HERNDON, Va., Dec. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems Inc. (VT Systems), today announced that the company's remote terminals account for nearly half of all VSATs installed in the maritime market, at an installation rate more than twice any other vendor, according to the newly released COMSYS Maritime VSAT Report. The third edition of the industry report also finds that 14 of the largest 20 maritime service providers use iDirect's satellite...