European blessing. Last remaining regulatory hurdle cleared, allowing proposed merger of Viasat and Inmarsat
TECHNOLOGY POWERING BUSINESS
News Inmarsat
UK’s CMA Approves Viasat Inmarsat Merger
UK watchdog greenlights proposed merger of Viasat and Inmarsat, finding there is sufficient competition in the market
SpaceX Launches Starlink, Inmarsat Satellites
SpaceX launches latest tranche of Starlink satellites back-to-back with launch of Inmarsat high-orbit connectivity spacecraft
UK To Probe Viasat’s Inmarsat Acquisition
In-depth phase two investigation of Viasat's Inmarsat deal officially confirmed by UK regulator, after finding competition concerns last week
UK Flags Concern Over Viasat Purchase Of Inmarsat
British competition regulator, the CMA, to deepen investigation, after finding merger could lead to higher Wi-Fi prices for airlines
UK’s CMA Begins Probe Of Viasat Acquisition Of Inmarsat
British competition regulator the CMA, begins phase one investigation of $7.3 billion merger between Inmarsat and Viasat
Inmarsat Satellites Power ‘World’s First Truly Global IoT Network’
Inmarsat combines satellite and LPWAN to create custom applications for remote clients
European In-Flight Wi-Fi Moves A Step Closer After Inmarsat Test
Using Wi-Fi on British Airways and other carriers in Europe will soon be a possibility after Inmarsat completes latest test
British Airways European Flights Get In-Flight Wi-Fi In 2017
British Airways short haul flights get in-flight Wi-Fi a year later than planned, with long haul flights set to be connected in 2017 too
Vodafone Powers IoT Network With 2017 Nb-IoT Rollout And Satellite Roaming
Vodafone will rollout Nb-IoT and satellite coverage to improve the power efficiency and reach of its global IoT network
Lufthansa Will Offer Short Haul In-Flight Wi-Fi From October
Lufthansa gets certification to install Ka-band equipment on its planes and will start service later this year
Air Passengers Demand Better In-Flight Broadband
Inmarsat survey reveals growing calls for high-speed Internet on planes
Inmarsat Satellite In-Flight Wi-Fi Boosted By LTE Ground Network
Inmarsat and Deutsche Telekom partner for European Aviation Network, with Lufthansa committing to trials for satellite-LTE in-flight broadband service
Inmarsat To Provide Satellites For Rolls-Royce Drone Cargo Ships
Rolls-Royce led £4.8 million project that could pave the way for autonomous ships hauls in Inmarsat for satellite steering
Inmarsat Gets European Space Agency Backing For Mobile Satellite Services
ESA funding for Inmarsat will go on study looking at next generation of mobile satellite technologies
Inmarsat Plans Second Satellite Launch For Global Mobile Broadband Network
Second satellite launch paves way for mobile broadband launch later in 2015
British Airways To Offer In-Flight Wi-Fi Powered By Inmarsat
Inmarsat to launch new satellite aimed at supporting European in-flight Wi-Fi
US 4G Network LightSquared Airs Dispute With Inmarsat
4G network LightSquared's latest troubles centre upon a financial dispute with satellite partner Inmarsat
EC Calls For Urgent Action On Satellite Broadband
The introduction of pan-European satellite broadband services could be blocked by legal obstacles