Iridium… Rushin’ To Russia
Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq:IRDM) has announced an important advancement in its pursuit of regulatory compliance to enter the Russian market.
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DISH Network… Dishing Up Congratz + New HD Highlights (SatBroadcasting™)
DISH Network L.L.C. issued the following statement today about the passage of the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act of 2010: "DISH Network congratulates Congress on passing the landmark Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act of 2010 (STELA), clearing the way for DISH Network to become the first pay-TV provider to make local broadcast stations available in every television market in the United States."
Read MoreOp Ed — FCC Broadband Reclassification: An Agency Out of Control
Washington, D.C., May 6, 2010 – Reactions by Competitive Enterprise Institute telecom policy analysts Wayne Crews and Ryan Radia on Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski’s statement on broadband policy:
Read MoreU.S. Congress… SatLicensing Extension Reveals — Yet Again — Congress’ Inability To Actually Make A Decision…
Congress last Thursday extended the satellite license yet again, this time to May 31st, which allows operators to deliver distant network TV signals.
Read MoreFCC… Court Negates Net Neutrality Planning
On Tuesday, a Federal Appeals court determined the Federal Communications Commission does not have the authority to enforce what are known as Net Neutrality regulations on ISPs.
Read MoreSkyTerra… Financially Speaking… And Now The Feds Approve…
SkyTerra (OTCBB: SKYT) has received approval from the International Bureau of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for the transfer of control of the company to Harbinger.</font
Read MoreThrane & Thrane… Approvals Abound
Thrane & Thrane has revealed that its new Aero-SB SwiftBroadband solution has received Inmarsat Type Approval and Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Read MoreSES S.A. — AMC-15/16 Action For SSM
SES S.A. (Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG) announced its affiliate Sistemas Satelitales de Mexico (SSM) has received approval from the Mexican government to offer Ku-band satellite capacity into Mexico from its AMC-15 and AMC-16 satellites.
Read MoreColem-Spice — Interference Is NOT A Good Idea…
Colem-Spice announced the Company's Managing Director, Martin Coleman, has been named Chairman of the SUIRG Video Committee to focus on the identification, recommendations, and global acceptance of Carrier Identification specifications.
Read MoreITU — Complete Compatibility Cemented Into Place
A new ITU standard has been approved that will ensure worldwide compatibility, international roaming, and access to high-speed data services for third-generation (3G) IMT-2000 mobile phone systems.
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