Satellite

Ericsson wins contract in the UAE to upgrade Thuraya’s core network to 5G ready infrastructure

Ericsson wins contract in the UAE to upgrade Thuraya’s core network to 5G ready infrastructure

Projects
The upgrade will enable Thuraya to offer wide-ranging 4G and 5G services to subscribers in the near future, with its next generation system and platforms
Liquid Telecom provides VSAT connectivity to new ISP in Malawi

Liquid Telecom provides VSAT connectivity to new ISP in Malawi

Infrastructure
Intelsat procures new satellites to keep up with US C-Band 5G deployment

Intelsat procures new satellites to keep up with US C-Band 5G deployment

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Gilat Telecom expands VSAT services across Africa

Gilat Telecom expands VSAT services across Africa

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Bringing next generation connectivity to every corner of the earth

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CommsMEA caught up with Adnan Al Muhairi, deputy chief technical officer at Yahsat, to find out how satellite operators can boost connectivity in some of the world’s most hard to reach regions
Intelsat extends educational partnership with Mindset Networks in Africa

Intelsat extends educational partnership with Mindset Networks in Africa

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The pair have worked together for over 18 years, bringing educational content to some of Africa’s most underserved communities
Nilesat-301 satellite to be built by Thales Alenia Space

Nilesat-301 satellite to be built by Thales Alenia Space

Positioned at 7° West, Nilesat-301 will work with Nilesat-201 to provide Ku-band services for the Middle East and North Africa
New GX5 satellite launching on 22 November to provide more inflight Wi-Fi capacity for Middle East airlines

New GX5 satellite launching on 22 November to provide more inflight Wi-Fi capacity for Middle East airlines

The advanced very high throughput satellite will deliver focused capacity for aviation passenger Wi-Fi to meet growing demand in the region
New GX5 satellite launching on 22 November to provide more inflight Wi-Fi capacity for Middle East airlines

New GX5 satellite launching on 22 November to provide more inflight Wi-Fi capacity for Middle East airlines

The advanced very high throughput satellite will deliver focused capacity for aviation passenger Wi-Fi to meet growing demand in the region
Canada's UHP Networks triples data throughput in new VSAT platform

Canada's UHP Networks triples data throughput in new VSAT platform

Technology
UHP's new product aims to minimize the utilization of wideband satellite transponders.
Intelsat 39 successfully launches

Intelsat 39 successfully launches

Business
The satellite will provide video distribution and connectivity services.
Virgin Orbit to launch satellites for UK military

Virgin Orbit to launch satellites for UK military

Technology
Follows worldwide trend of private launches.
American Airlines now has satellite WiFi aboard entire US fleet

American Airlines now has satellite WiFi aboard entire US fleet

Business
More than 700 planes.