Inmarsat
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Inmarsat has announced FreeWave Technologies, an Internet of Things (IoT) solutions provider, as a distribution partner for its L-band satellite IoT services. -
Viasat’s proposed acquisition of Inmarsat has received unconditional clearance from the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
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Inmarsat has welcomed Gatehouse Satcom, an embedded software specialist offering network emulation solutions for Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) as the latest company to join its Velaris Partner Network.
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MediaTek and Inmarsat have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to expand their partnership to include two-way satellite services.
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Inmarsat’s I-6 satellite has connected to new ground stations in Perth and Merredin, Western Australia.
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Inmarsat and Viasat have overcome the latest hurdle in their fight through international regulators to approve their US$7.3 billion merger.
Forthcoming events
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SpaceX has successfully launched Inmarsat’s I-6 F2 satellite, the second to join the company’s planned Orchestra service.
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A decision from EU antitrust regulators on the US$7.3 billion merger between Viasat and Inmarsat is expected today.
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The US Marine Corps has awarded a contract to provide end-to-end satellite communications to Viasat, the company that is in the process of merging with Inmarsat.
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Geostationary satellite companies used to be the innovators. Now the fresh thoughts are coming from low-orbit companies and the older generation needs a new role, writes Alan Burkitt-Gray
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North American carrier Granite Telecommunications is to offer satellite-based internet services to enterprises, using Viasat.
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Viasat and Inmarsat will work with the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to demonstrate how the planned combination of the companies will benefit customers.
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Satellite companies Inmarsat and Viasat, which are hoping to merge next year, have criticised the UK’s competition regulator for saying that the union will put up prices for airline passengers.
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The UK government has approved the proposed US$7.3bn merger of London-based Inmarsat with California-based Viasat, first proposed in November 2021.
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Inmarsat’s latest giant satellite has arrived at geostationary orbit, following its launch on 22 December, more than 200 days ago.
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Inmarsat confirms the launch of L-MAX, a new satellite-based, high data-rate ELERA leasing solution for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance.
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Elera – the satellite network from Inmarsat will deliver speeds six times faster than its existing business aviation solutions over its L-band network.
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Satellite company OneWeb has appointed Stephen Beynon, formerly of Eir in Ireland, as its chief commercial officer.
