Satellite Industry News

Verizon Communications and Dish Network were the top winners in a U.S. auction of airwaves that also saw cable providers take home rights to use the frequencies that are useful for fast 5G service, the Federal Communications Commission said.

DSI is pleased to announce a new partnership with Inspire. This partnership will give DSI dealers the opportunity to offer clean energy solutions to their customers that will not only put the customer’s needs first but also our environment.

DSI’s new revamped website offers a clean and modern approach while enhancing the user’s experience. In addition, the site is easy to navigate and is optimized perfectly for either desktop, mobile or tablet use.

Today, DISH earned the J.D. Power accolade of being #1 in Overall Customer Satisfaction, for the second year in a row, in the U.S. Television Service Provider Satisfaction Study. This marks the first time a TV-provider has won all J.D. Power awards for best customer satisfaction, nationally and regionally.

As a global connectivity provider, Hughes delivers solutions that meet a range of needs – commerce, social services, entertainment, education and more. And while for decades our technology and services have been used also to support healthcare, the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has amplified the many ways our services enhance public health around the world.

Viasat announced today it is proud to partner with American Express and a growing group of companies on the Stand For Small program, an initiative to provide meaningful support to millions of small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Viasat announced it has been recognized by ChannelVision Magazine in their 2020 Visionary Spotlight Awards (VSA). The annual VSA competition highlights both channel and service provider innovation in communications, and honors outstanding products, services and deployments across a variety of categories.

Disasters can happen anytime, anywhere. When they do, the need to communicate is at its greatest. AT&T’s National Disaster Recovery team plays a crucial role in keeping our network operational and our customers connected.

AT&T continues to closely monitor the fires in California and Colorado.  

Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES) announced the release of the newest set of features for the JUPITER™ System, the company’s Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) platform for broadband satellite services. Already the most widely used VSAT system in the world, the JUPITER platform is the system of choice for network operators, governments, mobile networks, and aeronautical and maritime service providers. Packaged into Release 7.4 are the company’s latest improvements in return channel performance and efficiency as well as new functionality supporting Layer 2 network implementations.

Viasat, (VSAT) announced it has been named to the 2020 Disability Equality Index® (DEI) "Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion" by Disability:IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD).

WarnerMedia’s highly anticipated streaming platform, HBO Max, has officially launched today, featuring a leading collection of content curated from across WarnerMedia’s legendary catalog and a roster of new Max Originals, plus fan-favorite acquired franchises and films. The launch of HBO Max is the culmination of efforts over the past year to bring the best of WarnerMedia together to launch a new streaming offering, following AT&T’s acquisition of Time Warner. HBO Max has an unparalleled backing of distinct talent and industry leaders and demonstrates what can be accomplished when WarnerMedia’s celebrated brands come together.

When a natural disaster strikes – no matter where in the world – lives depend on lines of communication. Yet while hurricanes, floods, tornadoes and wildfires incite an urgent need for communications, they simultaneously crush the networks that make those vital connections possible. Flooding, seismic activity, fire, high winds, downed trees – even recovery construction – all damage terrestrial communications infrastructure like wires, fiber and cable. But satellite services endure, and, time and again, deliver the crucial connectivity that first responders, citizens and medical teams need in the wake of a natural disaste

Viasat, (VSAT) has been recognized as a Best Internet Service Provider (ISP) of 2020 by U.S. News & World Report's 360 Reviews team. The Company ranked #7 in the list that included fiber, cable, wireless and satellite ISPs. Viasat was the only satellite ISP to make the list, earning a higher position than some terrestrial providers.

Viasat (VSAT) announced it would extend its commitment to keep residential and small business customers connected to the internet during the COVID-19 crisis.

AT&T Unifies All Advertising Businesses Under WarnerMedia Chief Revenue Officer Gerhard Zeiler

Viasat (VSAT) announced today it has been recognized by Fast Company in their 2020 World Changing Ideas Awards. These awards seek to honor the businesses, policies, projects and concepts that are actively engaged and deeply committed to helping address global issues facing humanity. The 2020 World Changing Ideas Awards will be highlighted in the May/June print issue, which hits newsstands May 5.

As DISH Network continues its buildout of the nation's first software-defined 5G wireless broadband network, the company has entered into a multi-year agreement with leading network software provider Mavenir to deliver cloud-native OpenRAN software.

SLING TV is donating 100% of its movie rental profits to Good360 today through April 5. Good360 is a global nonprofit leader that is delivering critical supplies to healthcare providers and first responders, those quarantined, and those facing adverse economic impacts as the nation battles COVID-19.

AT&T Inc.* is the winning bidder for spectrum licenses covering more than 99% of the U.S. population following the close of FCC Auction 103. The company’s winning bids will allow continued improvements and advancements to its wireless network — already the nation’s best¹ and fastest.²