Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
What does a satellite connectivity company do with 10 gigabits/second of new capacity? “Deliver it to customers” was an easy answer for Anuvu’s EVP Connectivity Mike Pigott. But how that capacity gets allocated, and what it means for the company’s evol…
Category: GEO
Anuvu adds $50 million for MicroGEO connectivity growth
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Four months after announcing plans for a new MicroGEO satellite constellation, in-flight connectivity supplier Anuvu secured $50 million to help develop and launch the platform. The capital is anticipated to support the expansion of the Anuvu Constella…
Anuvu adds $50 million for MicroGEO connectivity growth
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Four months after announcing plans for a new MicroGEO satellite constellation, in-flight connectivity supplier Anuvu secured $50 million to help develop and launch the platform. The capital is anticipated to support the expansion of the Anuvu Constella…
OneWeb, GDC Technics partner on new ESA solution
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
OneWeb and GDC Technics signed a Joint Development Agreement to deliver a new in-flight connectivity terminal. The new terminal, based on the electronically steered antenna technology developed by Ball Aerospace, will enable airlines to connect their a…
OneWeb, GDC Technics partner on new ESA solution
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
OneWeb and GDC Technics signed a Joint Development Agreement to deliver a new in-flight connectivity terminal. The new terminal, based on the electronically steered antenna technology developed by Ball Aerospace, will enable airlines to connect their a…
Successful launch for SES-17
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
The SES-17 satellite successfully launched into space onboard an Ariane 5 launcher operated by Arianespace. It is expected to enter service in mid-2022.
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Successful launch for SES-17, boosting in-flight wifi coverage, capacity
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
The SES-17 satellite successfully launched into space onboard an Ariane 5 launcher operated by Arianespace. It is expected to enter service in mid-2022.
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Eutelsat boosts OneWeb stake
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Eutelsat invested an additional $165 million in OneWeb during the latest funding round. The move boosts its share form 17.6% to 22.9%, making it the second largest shareholder, after Bharti.
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Inmarsat boosts L-Band network with ELERA launch
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Say hello to the next generation of L-band satellite connectivity. Inmarsat ELERA, unveiled this week, promises a dramatic increase in bandwidth, smaller terminals, and lower costs for the narrow-band market. This should drive a significant boost in ai…
Inmarsat boosts L-Band network with ELERA launch
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Say hello to the next generation of L-band satellite connectivity. Inmarsat ELERA, unveiled this week, promises a dramatic increase in bandwidth, smaller terminals, and lower costs for the narrow-band market. This should drive a significant boost in ai…
Inmarsat to grow connectivity with multi-channel Orchestra platform
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
What if satellites alone are not the best solution to mobile connectivity demand? Under its newly announced Orchestra initiative, Inmarsat wants to take a different tack. The company plans to layer multiple communications technologies, adding terrestri…
Inmarsat to grow connectivity with multi-channel Orchestra platform
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
What if satellites alone are not the best solution to mobile connectivity demand? Under its newly announced Orchestra initiative, Inmarsat wants to take a different tack. The company plans to layer multiple communications technologies, adding terrestri…
PaxEx Premium: Peeling back the layers
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
How does a major satellite connectivity company solve the problem of congestion at crowded (air)ports without disrupting billions of dollars in existing infrastructure? It is an answer that, much like the network (and ogres), comes with lots of layers….
Anuvu bets big on little satellites for in-flight connectivity
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Another small satellite constellation is coming, this time from a rather unlikely source. Inflight entertainment and connectivity middle-man Anuvu (formerly Global Eagle) will bring MicroGEO satellites into service, launching its first constellation in…
De-risking IFC with OneWeb’s new JetTalk terminal
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Chapter 11 is disappearing quickly from the rear view mirror. Satellite launches resumed and the constellation continues to grow. And earlier this month a new deal regarding an in-flight connectivity terminal and antenna solution helped buoy the compan…