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Arianespace confirms OneWeb launch structure

In late 2020, the improved Ariane 6 rocket will become available for use by customers. Arianespace says that its launch service agreement specifies the use of the qualification launch of the Ariane 62 version, scheduled for the second half of 2020; the two Ariane 6 options (either in its 62 version, accommodating up to 36 […]

March 21, 2019By Chris Forrester

Congressional hurdle for C-band proposal

Specialist financial news publication CTFN is reporting that Doris Matsui (Democrat/California) is expected to commence formal legislation in the US House of Representatives which would have the effect of allowing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to receive proceeds from any repurposing of the C-band spectrum above the US. She is not arguing – as some […]

March 20, 2019

Kudelski Security partners with Hosho

Kudelski Security, the cybersecurity division of the Kudelski Group, has announced a strategic partnership with Hosho, a global player in blockchain security and smart contract auditing, to extend the capabilities of Kudelski Security’s recently launched Blockchain Security Center (BSC). The companies say their partnership makes the their unique skillsets, market-leading services, and proven intellectual property […]

March 20, 2019

Spain: Government’s €150m aid to extend FTTH

The Spanish Administration has approved a €150 million in grants to extend FTTH to rural areas over the next three years. The funds will come from the national budget (€25 million) and the European programme FEDER (€125 million) and will be awarded by the Ministry of Economy. The main goal is that by June 2021 […]

March 19, 2019From David Del Valle in Madrid

Salisbury Openreach full fibre first

Salisbury will become the first entire city in the UK to gain access to Openreach’s new, future-proof Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) broadband technology, in what is expected to be the fastest city-wide network build in the UK. The UK’s digital infrastructure company is aiming for its ‘Fibre First’ build programme in Salisbury to be completed within a […]

March 19, 2019

C-Band “positive” for major satellite players

There’s positive feedback from Deutsche Bank following a series on US media and broadcasting interviews over the past few days, and including a Regulatory Panel which included Andrew Lipman, a partner with major law firm Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP. Deutsche Bank, in a report, says that the panel pointed to a high likelihood of […]

March 19, 2019

OneWeb raises extra $1.25bn for next stage

Mega-satellite constellation OneWeb has raised $1.25 billion (€1.1bn) in fresh funding as part of its plan to launch an initial 648 satellites to provide a global broadband service. OneWeb has started deploying its fleet. Six satellites are already in orbit, and a new Florida factory built in a joint-venture with Airbus is now turning out […]

March 18, 2019By Chris Forrester

Global Eagle hurt by Boeing crisis

In-Flight Entertainment specialists Global Eagle Entertainment (GEE) has been hurt by the worldwide grounding of Boeing’s 737 MAX aircraft. Currently only 26 of the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft are fitted with GEE’s broadband equipment, but another half-dozen are waiting to be equipped while GEE was expecting 40-50 more 737 MAX aircraft to be fitted during […]

March 18, 2019

Spain: Telefónica prepares for 2.5 Gbps

Spanish telco Telefónica plans to soon offer download speeds of up to 2.5 Gbps through its FTTH network. The 2.5 Gbps speed compares to the current 600 Mbps currently on offer in its Fusión packages. In its annual financial report, the company claims to be ready to provide that service and even reach 2.5 Gbps […]

March 15, 2019From David Del Valle in Spain

Report: Video growth driver for broadband

Video software solutions specialist Espial has released its vision paper, Digital Transformation, The New Imperatives for Operators, which reveals the real opportunities available for video operators that embrace a truly disruptive business model. Taking a page from companies such as

March 15, 2019