Satellite TV Bill Passed By Senate Commerce Committee (SatBroadcasting)
The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee on November 19th passed its version of legislation that directs the carriage of local TV stations on satellite systems.
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SUIRG Wants You — For Their Free Forum
On Wednesday November 18th, the Satellite Users Interference Reduction Group (SUIRG) is hosting the first of many one-day Forums to drive the definition and acceptance of a common industry model for Carrier ID.
Read MoreGateway Going Great In Africa
Gateway Communications has been awarded three new licenses, including the Network Facilities Provider (NFP) Tier 2 Licence by the Communications Commission of Kenya.
Read MoreIndian ITAT Makes Life Difficult For “Foreign” SatCos
A special bench of the Income-Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), New Delhi, last Friday held that fees paid by Indian broadcasting companies to
Read MoreIridium Subsidiary Finds Mexico Open To MSS
Iridium Communications Inc.'s subsidiary, Iridium Comunicaciones de Mexico SAPI de CV (“Iridium Mexico”), has received all necessary authorizations to operate, provide, and sell mobile satellite services (MSS) in Mexico.
Read MoreDoD Brings Spectrum Issues To The Forefront
The Department of Defense’s 2009 DoD Spectrum Symposium will be held October 14-15, 2009 in Arlington, Virginia, bringing together leaders from the national security community with top policy and technology experts to discuss evolving spectrum policy trends and requirements.
Read MoreSatBroadcasting: Satellite + Cable Broadcasters Reach Agreement With Canadian Government
The federal government has decided to give up some $450 million at stake in legal dispute with broadcasters and cable companies in Canada.
Read MoreSIA Offers Stirling Input To FCC Re SATCOM Benies
The Satellite Industry Association (SIA) has filed comments with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in preparation of the next annual report to Congress of satellite competition, highlighting the significant innovation and investment in the U.S. satellite market.</font
Read MoreFrom the Amazon to the Andeans Bolivia’s President Wants a Position With the ITU
Bolivia's President H.E. Mr. Evo Morales Ayma visited ITU to meet with ITU Secretary-General Dr. Hamadoun Touré. The President discussed Bolivia’s filing for an orbital position for its geostationary communication's satellite.
Read MoreVSAT Solution From Marlink Receives Radio License Approval From Japan
Marlink has become the first VSAT provider to receive Japanese radio license approval for its Sealink(T) VSAT solution.
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