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GMPCS Introduces 3BX™ Backpack Satellite Kits for Live Video Streaming from Cell-Free Areas
With hurricanes looming in the Gulf, news breaking in disaster-ravaged countries such as Haiti, and wars raging in remote theaters such as Afghanistan, the need for truly portable satellite equipment is greater now than ever for news organizations— especially when cellular or Internet... - August 06, 2010 - Network Innovations
World-Link Communications Earns ISO 9001:2008 Certification
World-Link Communications today announces that it has received ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management certification. World-Link is committed to quality process management and to delivering reliable and innovative maritime communications services. The Company has established a measurable approach when... - May 27, 2010 - World-Link Communications, Inc
ShipSat: Affordable Maritime Internet via Satellite
World-Link Communications’ Hybrid Broadband Solution Makes the Internet at Sea a Reality - May 27, 2010 - World-Link Communications, Inc
Wafa Provides Reliable Satellite Internet Services for Soldiers in Afghanistan and Iraq
WAFA is introducing new satellite internet broadband services for Hughes HX 50 and iDirect on Eutelsat W7 satellite for the Afghanistan and Middle East regions. - March 22, 2010 - Wafa Technical Systems Services
World-Link Communications Achieves Gold
World-Link Communications, an Inmarsat service provider (SP), has achieved Gold Service Provider status in the mobile satellite operator’s new accreditation scheme. World-Link received praise for their technical innovation in maritime value-added products that facilitate shipping... - December 18, 2009 - World-Link Communications, Inc
Planetsky to Provide Broadband Services to Greek Army in Afghanistan
Cyprus based Planetsky Ltd, in collaboration with their Greek business partner Epikinonia, is selected by the Greek government to provide Afghanistan based troops with broadband data and voice services. - November 29, 2009 - Planetsky Ltd.
World-Link Communications Wins the 2009 Seatrade Award for the Technical Innovation Category with ahoy-ahoy.net, the First Seafarer’s Social Network
ahoy-ahoy.net , the first seafarer’s social network optimized for the maritime broadband connection, has been named the winner of the 2009 Seatrade Middle East & Indian Subcontinent Award in the Technical Innovation category. The awards presentation was held in Dubai. The award was... - October 15, 2009 - World-Link Communications, Inc
World-Link Communications Launches ShipSat – Managed Ku & L Broadband Service
Today World-Link Communications announced the availability of its ShipSat service, a broadband IP solution that integrates Ku VSAT and Inmarsat’s L band services. ShipSat, for a flat monthly fee, delivers global IP access, least-cost-routing (LCR) and switching capabilities among Inmarsat... - September 29, 2009 - World-Link Communications, Inc
Planetsky and Real Image Join Forces to Improve High-Speed Internet in Sub-Saharan Africa
Real Image Ltd, a pioneer in the provision of Internet Services and customized communications solutions in Swaziland, has signed a contract with leading provider of satellite communications Planetsky Ltd, in order to make the next generation of broadband services available to Sub-Saharan... - September 18, 2009 - Planetsky Ltd.
Satellite Communications Provider Planetsky Enters New Markets with VelocitySAT™
Planetsky Ltd., a leading provider of satellite telecommunication and data services, introduces their new satellite communications portfolio and service offerings: VelocitySAT™ by Planetsky. For Planetsky, the introduction of the VelocitySAT™ portfolio represents a major shift in... - August 23, 2009 - Planetsky Ltd.
On Waves Awarded Fleet Wide Contract with Louis Dreyfus Armateurs and Transmanche Ferries to Provide on Board GSM and Wi-Fi Connectivity
On Waves Ehf, the leading maritime mobile services provider, announced today that it has been awarded a Fleet wide contract that covers both Louis Dreyfus Lines and Transmanche Ferries. The agreement covers actual vessels and will include additional vessels in the future. On Waves services will... - December 03, 2008 - On Waves
On Waves Awarded Fleet Wide Contract with Brittany Ferries to Provide on Board GSM Services
On Waves Ehf, the leading maritime mobile services provider, announced today that it has been awarded a Fleet wide contract that covers Brittany Ferries passenger ships. The agreement covers 8 vessels and will include additional vessels in the future. On Waves services will enable voice, SMS and... - October 22, 2008 - On Waves
World-Link Communications is Finalist for the “Technical Innovation in Shipping” Award with CrewMail
World-Link Communications, award-winning provider of customizable, maritime satellite communications solutions, announced today that CrewMail is finalist for the 2008 Seatrade Middle East and Indian Subcontinent Award. Seatrade judges’ panel has selected CrewMail for the “Technical... - October 03, 2008 - World-Link Communications, Inc
IP Globalcom Granted International Telecom License; First Private Sector Telecom Carrier to Connect Aruba to the World
On August 27, 2008 the Court of First Instance of Aruba ordered the Government of Aruba to grant IP Globalcom N.V., formerly Café Internet N.V. an open concession to operate as an international carrier. This decision implies that the incumbent - Setar - is no longer the sole international... - August 30, 2008 - IP Globalcom N.V.
SkyWay USA Satellite Internet Service Coming to Rural America
SkyWay USA is a high speed satellite internet provider for Rural America. It is based in Louisville and Jackson KY. Service plans start as low as $29.95/month, which offers downloads speeds that are 10 times faster than dial-up. - February 01, 2008 - SkyWay USA, LLC
ATCONTACT COMMUNICATIONS Collaborates with ViaSat on Consumer Satellite Broadband Project
ATCONTACT COMMUNICATIONS, LLC, a pioneer in delivering innovative satellite broadband solutions to customers around the globe, has signed a Cooperation Agreement with ViaSat, Inc. to collaborate in the development and launch of a 100 Gbps satellite. This project will provide consumer broadband... - January 10, 2008 - ATCONTACT COMMUNICATIONS, LLC
Knight Sky, LLC Awarded Satcom II Contract
Knight Sky, LLC – Satellite Solutions and Strategies has received an award by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) for SATCOM II for a five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. - May 06, 2007 - Knight Sky, LLC
Dish Network Service is Updating All their Promotion Offers Starting February 3
Dish Network Service offers next day free Installation and free Equipment - February 03, 2007 - Dish Network Service
Christian Broadcasting System Teams with Microspace to Distribute Dr. Laura Radio Show
Satellite Supports Growing Christian Radio Market. - October 04, 2006 - Microspace Communications Corporation