Inflection for APAC’s IFC market
08 October 2024
Vaibhav Magow, Vice President, International Division, Hughes Network Systems
In-flight connectivity (IFC) remains rare on Asian-Pacific airlines primarily due to cost. The initial investment in IFC technology can be significant, and many Asian-Pacific airlines might be hesitant to make this substantial financial commitment, especially if they perceive the demand for such services as not yet critical.
Beyond that, implementing IFC requires advanced technology and substantial logistical efforts, including downtime for aircraft installation. Airlines need to devote resources to placing their aircraft into maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facilities to perform the upgrades.
Find out more Geespace and Altel Communications to partner on D2D technology
08 October 2024
Geespace and Altel Communications have agreed to establish an R&D centre to develop use cases for direct-to-device (D2D) satellite communications technology.
Geespace – a subsidiary of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group established in 2018 – and Altel will establish a study and research centre, as well as a centre of excellence, to accelerate development of D2D satellite solutions for Malaysia.
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MEASAT Partners with NewSpace India Limited
07 October 2024
MEASAT Global Berhad is collaborating with NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) to support its business in India through a Collaboration Agreement.
NSIL is responsible for owning and operating its fleet of communication satellite and provide services to users from both government and private sectors. NSIL is also mandated to deliver other space-based products and services derived from Indian Space Programme to global clients, as well as fostering growth within India’s space industry.
Find out more Digicel Pacific and SES to tackle natural disaster
07 October 2024
Digicel Pacific and SES have announced an agreement to bolster Digicel Pacific’s network with SES’s service to enable critical communications to be restored quickly in the event of natural disasters.
Following the earthquake that hit Tonga on 26 August, Tonga Domestic Cable Extension (TDCE), the island nation’s only domestic subsea cable connection, was damaged. Through SES’s satellite service, Digicel Pacific was able to restore inter-island voice, SMS, and data services on the islands of Vava’u within six hours.
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