The dual-mode ST 9100 is ORBCOMM‘s next-generation satellite-cellular terminal for IoT and M2M applications (pictured above) and is a versatile device that is designed to be future proof, with multi-network connectivity using LTE as well as 3G and 2G fallback. Satellite connectivity for the device is powered by the IsatData Pro network, allowing cost-effective and […]
Terminals
Partnership Agreement To Deliver Iridium® Safety Solutions Is Signed Between Speedcast and Lars Thrane
Speedcast recently announced their partnership with Lars Thrane to offer a suite of terminals and the ability to deliver Iridium® Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) services — this contract formalizes the addition of the service to Speedcast’s Managed Services portfolio. As part of the agreement, Speedcast will offer the full range of Lars […]
Iridium Partner Collins Aerospace Granted Developmental Iridium Certus® License
This will enable commercial, business, and government aircraft to increase efficiency while receiving graphical weather updates, transmitting aircraft telematics, providing future cockpit safety services, and more at the higher speeds of Iridium. Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM) partner Collins Aerospace has made major progress over the past two years developing its new Active Low-Gain (ALGA) and High-Gain […]
Funding Of Million$$ For Kymeta
Kymeta has closed an additional equity funding totaling approximately $84 million, led by Bill Gates and participation by Hanwha Systems, among other investors. The multi-million-dollar investment will be used to drive Kymeta’s innovations forward, accelerate the production of its innovative electronically-steered flat panel technology and further evolve the company’s growth as it prepares to expand […]
COMSAT Enhances COTM For U.S. Government Aero + Maritime Platforms
For Communications-On-The-Move (COTM), the COMSAT WiSL® (Wideband Streaming L-Band) has been recently made available by the company for various U.S. Government aero and maritime platforms. Using Inmarsat’s L-band satellite network, COMSAT WiSL augments existing SB/FB terminals allowing return datalinks up to 2.8Mpbs. This enables government programs to significantly reduce spending by re-using existing installed SATCOM […]
Forsway Announces A New Partnership With Zinwell
Forsway newly engaged in a new partnership with Zinwell that has selected Forsway’s hardware R&D and manufacturing partner for their next generation platform of Forsway F-60 satellite terminals. The new F-60 model is intended for both fixed installations and connected vehicles, where Forsway is currently involved in an ESA funded development project. The Zinwell partnership […]
Ukraine Conflict Increases Demand For Maritime Comms At A Time SATCOM Systems Are In Short Supply
Demand for maritime connectivity has escalated over the past week as seafarers clamor to call home, reports digital communications specialist IEC Telecom. The company advises that its usage figures for the past month show maritime comms traffic has risen by 30%, most of it over the previous seven days and attributable to extra calls to […]
SpaceLink Names Demo Implementation Partner — Axiom Space
SpaceLink recently named Axiom Space as its Implementation Partner for demonstration of its end-to-end communications relay service on the International Space Station. SpaceLink completed an agreement with the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS), manager of the International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory, last year, and signed its subcontract with Axiom last […]
Inmarsat + Hughes Support ITU Disaster Relief Efforts With $1.3 Million In Donations
Inmarsat and Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES) have donated mobile satellite communications technology and services to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) for use in developing nations facing natural and man-made disasters. The donation includes 30 Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN) terminals, manufactured by Hughes, and $1.2 million worth of satellite airtime from Inmarsat, leveraging the […]
OneWeb + Marlink Combine Talents To Deliver Connectivity Solutions
OneWeb and Marlink have joined forces to bring OneWeb’s high-speed, low latency connectivity to the maritime, energy, enterprise and humanitarian sectors. Marlink operates a global industry-leading VSAT network and has unrivaled market access providing remote communications across the maritime, offshore and onshore energy, enterprise and humanitarian sectors. In partnership with OneWeb, Marlink will further enhance […]