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Inmarsat to trial bonded network service on ‘K’ Line’s fleet

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Intellian and Inmarsat partner to develop next-gen maritime safety terminal

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October 23, 2023

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The new GMDSS terminals, featuring a maritime safety information interface and a distress chat function, will become the standard Inmarsat maritime product for fleet safety services.

Orbit to integrate airborne terminals across Viasat’s Ka-band network

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July 18, 2023

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The integrated terminals will operate over Viasat's Ka-band networks, as well as the current and future Global Xpress (GX) satellites.

Rajeev Suri to step down as CEO of Inmarsat

by Staff Reporter

May 29, 2023

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Suri has been nominated to serve on Viasats Board of Directors.

Viasat receives approval from FCC for Inmarsat merger

by Staff Reporter

May 24, 2023

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The FCC denied a petition from SpaceX to block the deal.

Getting off the ground

by Staff Reporter

May 23, 2023

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Growing demand, new use cases and increasing pressure on delivering faster, more efficient, and cost-effective solutions are all driving virtualisation of the satellite ground segment. But several challenges remain ...

Inmarsat orders three small GEO satellites from Swissto12

by Staff Reporter

May 21, 2023

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The three I-8 satellites will be based on Swissto12s HummingSat satellite platform that is about five times smaller than a conventional GEO satellite.

Inmarsat partners with IoT solutions provider FreeWave

by Staff Reporter

May 19, 2023

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The agreement will see enterprise customers gain operational advantages through satellite connectivity services.

Viasat receives clearance from CMA for Inmarsat merger

by Staff Reporter

May 10, 2023

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The proposed deal has now received clearance from the UK government under the National Security and Investment Act and the CMA, as well as the Australian government's Foreign Investment in ...

Inmarsat’s I-6 F1 satellite connects to new ground stations in Australia

by Staff Reporter

March 16, 2023

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Inmarsat's satellite coverage in APAC is set to double after Australian ground stations go live.

CMA provisionally clears Viasat-Inmarsat deal

by Staff Reporter

March 2, 2023

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Viasat still needs regulatory approval in the United States to complete the deal.

BlackSky, Inmarsat and Addvalue accelerate EO with IDRS

by Staff Reporter

February 21, 2023

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Addvalue has designed a new Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite antenna system that allows full communications coverage when satellites are not in view of a ground station.

Inmarsat launches I-6 F2 satellite

by Staff Reporter

February 18, 2023

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The new I-6 satellites add further capabilities to Inmarsats Orchestra communications network.

Inmarsat to launch I-6 F2 satellite on February 17

by Staff Reporter

February 14, 2023

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I-6 F1 is scheduled to connect its first customers later this year, with I-6 F2 set to follow in 2024.

IoT to support the 76% of business leaders globally: Inmarsat

by Staff Reporter

January 26, 2023

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According to the report, business leaders have agreed the Internet of Things is critical to improving ESG outcomes (82%) and improving industry trust (81%).

Emirates selects Inmarsat as inflight connectivity provider

by Staff Reporter

January 13, 2023

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The agreement marks an expansion of the long-standing partnership between the Emirates and Inmarsat.

Videosoft joins Inmarsat’s Elevate programme

by Staff Reporter

December 13, 2022

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Elevate membership will support bespoke communications providers global growth across a range of industries, including security, rail, agriculture and utilities.

Satellite technology can help to reach Net Zero targets by 2040: Inmarsat

by Staff Reporter

December 8, 2022

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The latest modelling from Globant and Inmarsat have revealed existing and developing satellite technologies could cut a further 18% of total global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2040.

Inmarsat to bring live streaming of FIFA WC to Qatar Airways

by Staff Reporter

November 19, 2022

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FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 is to be broadcast live on Qatar Airways via Sport 24.

Ground Control joins Inmarsat’s Elevate programme

by Staff Reporter

November 7, 2022

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As the first Inmarsat distribution partner to join the programme, Ground Control gains access to a new IoT airtime plan.

Satcom Direct and Honeywell to distribute Inmarsat’s SwiftJet

by Staff Reporter

October 25, 2022

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SwiftJet has used advanced hardware from Inmarsats partner Honeywell, which can be equipped on a broad range of aircraft and also supports cockpit and safety services.

Inmarsat signs technology partnership with Teledyne

by Staff Reporter

October 3, 2022

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The partnership aims to provide a comprehensive, end-to-end solution that will help bring real-time IP connectivity to aircraft across Europe.

Uniwise signs up for Inmarsat’s Fleet Secure UTM

by Staff Reporter

September 27, 2022

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Inmarsat's package for Uniwise also includes Fleet Hotspot, which is independent of the vessel's bandwidth and provides the crew with high-speed connectivity.

UK Government approves Viasat and Inmarsat proposed combination

by Staff Reporter

September 20, 2022

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The final order has been put in place to mitigate national security risks in terms of protecting information and maintaining strategic capabilities.

How software changes the satellite game

by Staff Reporter

September 13, 2022

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Software-defined satellites present an $87bn revenue opportunity thanks to payload flexibility and price advantages. But challenges around production, ground operations and interoperability must first be resolved, experts tell Keith Fernandez.

Qatar Airways selects Inmarsat as IFC provider

by Staff Reporter

September 8, 2022

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This is an expansion of an agreement the companies signed in 2017 to install GX Aviation on the airlines Airbus A350s and Boeing 777s.

Inmarsat study reveals surge in maritime data usage

by Staff Reporter

August 31, 2022

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According to the study, the demand for data among container shipping companies has more than doubled (108%) year-on-year in June 2022 compared to June 2021.

Inmarsat and Stellar Blu develop terminal for GX Aviation IFC

by Staff Reporter

August 25, 2022

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The inflight broadband service will enter commercial service with Saudi Arabias national carrier Saudia from next year.

Orbit’s GX30 terminal to operate on Inmarsat Global Xpress network

by Staff Reporter

August 15, 2022

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The multi-purpose terminal delivers up to 126 Mbps forward link and up to 29 Mbps return link, maintaining connectivity during all flight phases.

Inmarsat’s I-6 F1 satellite begins on-orbit testing

by Staff Reporter

July 25, 2022

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Inmarsat will use the satellite's dual-band payload to provide connectivity services to maritime, aviation, and government markets.

Atomos ties with Addvalue to develop OTVs

by Staff Reporter

July 9, 2022

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Addvalues IDRS solution is designed to deliver an on-demand data connection service for orbital transfer vehicles docking with an orbiting spacecraft.

Inmarsat launches Push-To-Talk communications solution in Middle East

by Staff Reporter

June 29, 2022

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The new partnership will provide end-to-end connectivity solutions to prevent downtime for radio users in Middle East businesses.

Viasat shareholders approve Inmarsat merger

by Staff Reporter

June 23, 2022

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The acquisition will bring together two major satellite operators with businesses in broadband, mobility, and defence, with a spectrum license portfolio across the Ka-, L-, and S-bands.

Inmarsat extends collaboration with Fameline

by Staff Reporter

June 20, 2022

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With the MoU, both companies have expressed intent to explore further maritime and energy sector opportunities.

Inmarsat tracks rise in marine vessel incidents during covid-19 pandemic

by Staff Reporter

June 7, 2022

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A new report has revealed that tankers, fishing vessels and bulk carriers were the three highest sectors for sending distress signals between 2018-2021.

Inmarsat launches Elevate to accelerate IoT industry growth

by Staff Reporter

May 10, 2022

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Inmarsat Elevate offers three key pillars to support businesses throughout the IoT ecosystem and cement the industrys future growth.

NASA selects six companies for near-earth space communications

by Staff Reporter

April 22, 2022

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The awards are in the form of Space Act Agreements with the companies matching or exceeding the awards with their own funds.

Highview Power appoints Rupert Pearce as CEO

by Staff Reporter

April 12, 2022

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After departing Inmarsat as CEO, Pearce took a role with technology venture capital Columbia Capital in July 2021.

Satellite 2022 hosts around 12,000 participants in Washington DC

by Staff Reporter

April 6, 2022

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Satellite 2023 will take place from March 13-16, 2023, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

Inmarsat pledges $1.2m worth of satellite airtime to ITU partner coalition

by Staff Reporter

February 26, 2022

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Inmarsat will attend the Partner2Connect roundtable at the World Telecommunication Development Conference from June 6-22.

Inmarsat and Hughes donate $1.3m to ITU for disaster relief

by Staff Reporter

February 17, 2022

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Developing nations will receive satellite terminals and airtime from the ITU to facilitate emergency telecommunications.

Inmarsat and Harvest to launch UAV live streaming solution

by Staff Reporter

February 13, 2022

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Initially, UTM technology provider Altitude Angel joined Inmarsat's Velaris Partner Network in October 2021, followed now by Harvest.

Inmarsat’s I-6 F1 satellite begins electric orbit raising process

by Staff Reporter

January 6, 2022

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Inmarsat will use the satellites dual-band payload to provide connectivity services to maritime, aviation, and government markets.

MHI launches Inmarsat-6 F1 communications satellite into orbit

by Staff Reporter

December 23, 2021

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Inmarsat will use the satellites dual-band payload to provide connectivity services to maritime, aviation, and government markets.

Inmarsat’s GX Aviation celebrates five years

by Staff Reporter

November 30, 2021

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Saudia's upcoming fleet of 35 Airbus A321neo and Airbus A321XLR aircraft will also offer GX Aviation.

SEA-KIT uncrewed surface vessel installs Inmarsat hybrid connectivity network

by Staff Reporter

November 25, 2021

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The multi-technology integration is based on the concept of the Orchestra network.

Airbus ships Inmarsat-6 satellite to Japan for December launch

by Staff Reporter

November 23, 2021

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Inmarsat-6 will have a launch mass of 5.5 tons, spacecraft power of 21 kW and a design life of more than 15 years.

Inmarsat and GDC Advanced Technology to offer inflight broadband to Saudia

by Staff Reporter

November 17, 2021

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The airline expects its first GX Aviation installation in late 2022.

Viasat to acquire Inmarsat in $7.3bn deal

by Staff Reporter

November 9, 2021

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Viasat and Inmarsat expect to realise $1.5bn in synergies from their merger.

Inmarsat appoints President of Aviation Business Unit

by Staff Reporter

October 30, 2021

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Carette replaces Philip Balaam, who is moving into a new strategy role at Inmarsat.

BSNL gets license to operate Inmarsat GX Broadband in India

by Staff Reporter

October 23, 2021

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Inmarsat is launching a further seven GX satellites, including its next-generation GX satellites, over the next three years.

Inmarsat appoints Ben Palmer as President of Maritime Business Unit

by Staff Reporter

October 16, 2021

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Palmer has replaced Ronald Spithout, who has led its Maritime business unit since 2014.

Global satellite IoT subscribers to reach 15.7m by 2025: Berg Insight

by Staff Reporter

October 10, 2021

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At the end of 2020, Inmarsat had 1.2m satellite IoT subscribers, whereas Iridium and Globalstar had 1.1m and 0.4m subscribers respectively.

Inmarsat signs contract with Navigazione Montanari

by Staff Reporter

October 2, 2021

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Inmarsat has expanded Fleet Xpress agreements with Navmont to extend connectivity, cyber security, maintenance and IoT-based enablement services fleet-wide.

Inmarsat signs maritime contract with Solstad Offshore

by Staff Reporter

September 30, 2021

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Solstad Offshore has switched to the Inmarsat Fleet LTE to connect seamlessly using three networks.

Inmarsat launches OneFi for airlines to monetise inflight connectivity

by Staff Reporter

September 21, 2021

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OneFi brings a host of inflight services together within a single portal interface, providing a commercial opportunity for airlines to attract ancillary revenues.