Viasat
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Viasat demonstrated direct-to-device (D2D) satellite connectivity in Saudi Arabia for the first time, successfully sharing messages over satellite. -
Viasat and Vodafone are among the big-name brands to have joined Digital Catapult’s quantum innovation accelerator, which aims to fast-track the development of practical quantum applications.
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Viasat confirms that the second satellite in its upcoming Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission has completed thermal vacuum testing at its Northrop Grumman's Dulles, Virginia site.
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Viasat has said that an “unexpected event” occurred during reflector deployment that may materially impact the performance of tis ViaSat-3 Americas satellite.
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10 years of cheap money and low inflation is coming to an end. This is having strong effects on the investment and dealmaking environment – no more so than in connectivity, where fixed networks are proving an attractive target, especially as indebted telcos look to raise cash through divestments. Here is a rundown of seven of the most important connectivity and telco deals in Europe this year – what they’re worth, what they involve, and what they mean for the industry.
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Viasat’s proposed acquisition of Inmarsat has received unconditional clearance from the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
Forthcoming events
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Satellite companies Inmarsat and Viasat, which are hoping to merge next year, have criticised the UK’s competition regulator for saying that the union will put up prices for airline passengers.
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Satellite Vu, a British Earth Observation company has teamed with Viasat to ensure rapid service for its customers.
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The UK government has approved the proposed US$7.3bn merger of London-based Inmarsat with California-based Viasat, first proposed in November 2021.
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Inmarsat’s latest giant satellite has arrived at geostationary orbit, following its launch on 22 December, more than 200 days ago.
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Viasat has reached 50,000 sites in Brazil a milestone that is helping to close the digital divide through the provision of high-speed satellite internet across the country.
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Avanti's fleet of Hylas satellites will be used to provide Ka-band capacity across the Europe, Middle East and Africa region, following a long-term lease agreement with Viasat.
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Viasat has received an award from the US Department of Defense (DoD) to research the use of 5G to support communications for Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations (EABO).
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Inmarsat is set to provide satellite connectivity for the 2022 OceanGate Titanic Expedition.
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Viasat and Batelco have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore several B2B service opportunities across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).
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Viasat and Inmarsat have agreed to combine to increase R&D spend in the UK space sector.
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Satellite industry sources are suggesting that Viasat’s problems across Europe are the result of electronic warfare by Russia.
