Hughes Supports Military; IDirect Expansion And More

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Hughes Supports Military; IDirect Expansion And More
• Hughes Network Systems announced that it has expanded its high-speed satellite internet access for US troops deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan. Open at US military bases, the broadband service will allow troops to stay in touch with family and friends. Rick Lober, VP and GM of Hughes Defense and Intelligence Systems Division said that allowing troops to stay connected to their homes improves overall moral.
• iDirect Inc announced that its Orange Business Services has expanded its satellite network to include a DVB-S2 broadband. This upgrade enables Orange Business Services to offer the same next-generation IP broadband service over satellite that it already provides terrestrially. The service also helps Orange Business Services to alleviate the satellite bandwidth shortage in some areas of the world.
• Iridium Communications Inc has activated of the 1,000th Iridium OpenPort marine satellite terminal abroad the Euronav tanker MV Fraternity. The unit utilized IPSignature communication management software for voice and data calls. The Fraternity is the 13th Euronav vessel to be fitted with Iridium OpenPort, and the company is currently installing the Iridium satcom terminals on 20 more ships.
• SatLink Communications and SES World Skies have jointly launched a new DS3 fiber link connecting their teleport facilities. This link will allow SatLink clients access to SES World Skies’ US satellite fleet. For SES WORLD SKIES, the link represents an additional means to extend the reach of SES' satellite fleet in the growing Asian, Pacific, African, Middle Eastern and European markets.
• Stratos Government Services Inc was selected by the US Coast Guard to deploy Inmarsat’s Fleetbraodband mobile broadband satellite service on up to 50 USCG vessels. Under the arrangement, SGSI will deploy FleetBroadband on USCG High Endurance Cutters and Medium Endurance Cutters. The broadband service will enable the cutters to interconnect with the USCG data network to exchange operational ship traffic.
• According to a study published by Dutch Telecom Agency, in three-quarters of cases the use of LTE devices leads to interference to digital cable TV signals. In half the cases reviewed, neighboring homes were also affected. The Agency notes, “The results of the measurements show that there is a high likelihood of interference and that the default configuration is not sufficient to prevent this…” In one of the several scenarios tested, three of four TV sets experienced issues in a distance of three meters. No word on sat-boxes.•