Ofcom Introduces Spectrum Licence Type for Broadband Wireless Access on Trains
A new type of spectrum licence enabling broadband access on trains, via a satellite link, has been made available by UK communications industry regulator Ofcom.

Eutelsat Selects Alcatel Alenia Space for the Delivery of W2A Satellite
Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris : ETL) and Alcatel (Paris: CGEP.PA and NYSE:ALA) announced that Eutelsat has retained Alcatel Alenia Space, the European leader in satellite systems, for the design, manufacturing, assembling, tests and on-ground delivery of the W2A satellite.

CanalDigitaal Delivers World's First Wireless Entire-Home Satellite Distribution Service
The Netherlands' sole commercial direct broadcast satellite provider will offer its customers the Caton V2O Wireless Home Media Network, the world's first satellite wireless STB system capable of whole-home video streaming. The V2O Wireless Home Media Network incorporates Airgo's TrueMIMO Media technology within a master media server with PVR and up to two slave boxes to receive live and recorded content anywhere in a household.

Iridium and Raytheon Provide First Responders Fully Interoperable Emergency Communications
Iridium Satellite and Raytheon's JPS Communications announce a joint marketing initiative to provide first responders a fully interoperable communications service for use in disasters. The two companies are making Iridium voice and data communications services available to customers packaged with the JPS ACU Interoperability Technology.

WiMAX Operators Outbid Satellite Industry for Advanced Wireless Spectrum (AWS)
DBS operators in the United States have taken an aggressive approach to the Advanced Wireless Services (AWS) spectrum auction currently being held by the FCC. A consortium called Wireless DBS qualified as a bidder; it includes EchoStar, DirecTV, News Corp., Rupert Murdoch, and Charles Ergen as interested parties. However the DBS operators' bids, although initially among the highest submitted, were largely unsuccessful, and Wireless DBS has dropped out of the bidding.

Stratellite Deal with NASA Crashes
GlobeTel Communications Corp. (GTE.A) on Friday said it received a notice from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, saying it would terminate the memorandum of agreement signed on June 13, 2005.

Americom Government Services and Wheat International Set New Record for Transferring Data Wirelessly for Military and Marine Applications
Americom Government Services, Inc. (AGS) and Wheat International announced that the companies set a new documented record for mobile broadband Internet services recently during a public test of the TeleSea Network (TeleSea) in the Norfolk, Va., area. These long-range wireless Internet systems, which support high-speed data and voice traffic, can be set up instantly and have many commercial and government wireless applications, including meeting first responder needs during disasters.

Wireless Interactive Completes 900 MHz OFDM Wireless Deployment in Iraq
Wireless Interactive Comm. Inc. announced the completion if its newest network in Iraq utilizing the Orion-900, 900 MHz radios as a network of wireless backbone infrastructure which then is redistributed using the RedFire-200, 2.4 GHz WIFI product line.

Israel Company Receives $11 Million to Fund WiMAX Triple Play Technology
WiNetworks announced that it successfully raised $11M in venture capital funding. In this round, most of the funding came from WiNetworks existing investors, Cedar Fund, Columbia Capital and Rho Capital, with Evergreen entering as a new investor. This is the second major financing round for WiNetworks, which was founded in 2003 with seed financing from Cedar Fund. The capital raised will be used to expand WiNetworks' operations and accelerate its 'Go to Market' plan.

Stratellites Get U.S. Airforce Approval
GlobeTel Communications Corp.'s (AMEX:GTE) wholly owned subsidiary, Sanswire Networks LLC, has been granted a Statement of Capability (SOC) by the Air Force Flight Test Center (AFFTC) of the United States Air Force, permitting Sanswire to flight test its Sanswire 2 high altitude airship technology demonstrator. Sanswire began to seek approval for the SOC in February of this year. NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, also located at Edwards, will provide meteorological services to the Air Force Flight Test Center in support of Sanswire's flight test effort.

Wayfinder Mobile Satellite Service Warns Motorists of Speed Cameras
With the number of speed cameras on British roads increasing all the time, Wayfinder, the live mobile satellite navigation service is advising motorists to take caution when driving. Speed Camera sites, whether they are mobile or fixed camera locations are growing year on year. Over 11, 000 speed camera locations, including fixed, mobile, free standing, traffic light and temporary cameras sites can be located all over the country.

Globalstar Files for Expanded ATC Authority
Globalstar, a leader in providing mobile satellite voice and data services to business, announced that that it has filed an application with the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for authority to use all of its assigned mobile satellite service (MSS) spectrum for Ancillary Terrestrial Component (ATC) services in the United States

Roadpost Selects Info Directions' CostGuard XG OSS/BSS to Support Expanding Operations
Info Directions, a leading developer of net-centric billing, rating, order management, workflow and selling solutions for the telecommunications industry, is pleased to announce that Toronto-based service provider, Roadpost Inc., has selected its CostGuard XG back office solution to help manage the launch of new services to the company's international business clients

ND SatCom Deploys Telemedicine Solution in Kazakhstan
ND SatCom, a leading global supplier of satellite-based broadband VSAT, broadcast and defence communication network solutions, delivered 16 SkyWAN terminals which support telemedicine applications in Kazakhstan

SeaKey Selects World Access as Concierge and Emergency Assistance Service Provider for Next-Generation Telematics Solution
SeaKey LLC, a provider of onboard safety, security and convenience telematics services announced that it has chosen World Access to provide Concierge and Emergency Assistance for its next-generation satellite communications product

Falcon Communications, Inc. Signs on as New Intelsat Ampiage Distributor in U.S.
Intelsat announced that Falcon Communications, Inc., a provider of integrated services to U.S.-operated telecommunications companies (telcos), has signed an agreement with Intelsat to distribute Ampiage, Intelsat's satellite-based MPEG-4 video, open-architecture, transport service, to telcos and other multichannel system operators in North America

New Emergency Management Solution Decontaminates Spaces of Pandemic Causing Viruses
What may be the collective answer to emergency preparedness for local, state and federal response and recovery from large scale natural disasters, including pandemic outbreaks, has been unveiled by Florida-based AeroClave, LLC

DSP Experts Launch New RF Development Platform to Help Developers Bring Products to Market Quickly
Digital systems design and development continues apace, new tools to speed the process are in continual demand

AT&T Launches Rural Satellite Broadband Internet Service
AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) announced the availability of its new satellite-based broadband Internet access service, delivering a new service option to millions of rural homes and businesses where DSL and cable services are not offered today

Seamobile Acquires Maritime Telecommunications Network (MTN)
SeaMobile, Inc., a global provider of advanced at-sea wireless voice, data, and Internet communications services, announced that it has acquired Maritime Telecommunications Network, Inc. (MTN), a provider of satellite-based broadband communications and networking services for the maritime industry

Verso to Exhibit at CommunicAsia 2006
Verso Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRSO - News ), a provider of next generation network solutions, announced its participation at CommunicAsia 2006 (June 20-23) in Singapore, at the Singapore Expo, Stand 6E1-14, Hall 6, U.S. International Pavilion

Eagle Broadband to Host Meeting for the Philadelphia Financial Community
Eagle Broadband, Inc. (AMEX: EAG), a national provider of broadband, Internet protocol (IP) and communications technology and services, will host a special luncheon for Philadelphia financial analysts on Tuesday, May 23 to introduce them to the company, its services and future plans

Eagle Broadband Announces a Second SatMAX Purchase Order From Textron Systems
Eagle Broadband, Inc. (AMEX: EAG), a national provider of broadband, Internet protocol (IP) and communications technology and services, announced that the company has received another purchase order for its SatMAX non-line-of-sight satellite communications technology from Textron Systems Corporation

WCC Launches Docking Station for Iridium Secure Military Satellite Phones
World Communication Center (WCC), a provider of global satellite voice and data communications, announced the launch of the first docking station for the completely secure military/Department of Defense (DOD) Iridium satellite phones for indoor, maritime, or vehicle use

Eagle Broadband Showcases Satellite Communications System at GSA International Products and Services Expo
Eagle Broadband, Inc (AMEX: EAG), a provider of broadband, Internet protocol (IP) and communications technology and services, will showcase its SatMAX indoor/outdoor Iridium-based satellite communications system at the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) International Products and Services Expo in San Antonio from May 15-18

Evaluate The Latest Developments in the Australian Broadband Marketplace
Research and Markets has announced the addition of 2006 Australia - Wireless Broadband - Personal Broadband to their offering

AT&T Initiatives Expand Availability of Advanced Communications Technologies
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) announced a series of moves that underscore the company's commitment to widely delivering the benefits of broadband Internet access and IP-based services to businesses and consumers throughout its traditional 13-state local service territory

Stratos Announces First Quarter Financial Results
Stratos Global Corp. (TSX: SGB), a global provider of advanced mobile and fixed-site remote communications solutions, announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2006

WCC Celebrates 2nd Anniversary of GSA Contract
World Communication Center (WCC), a provider of global satellite voice and data communications, marks the second anniversary of its U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) contract, providing federal agencies with availability and competitive pricing on WCC satellite products and services

ND SatCom Becomes Partner in Indian Joint Venture
ND SatCom, a global supplier of satellite-based broadband VSAT, broadcast and defence communication network solutions announced the formation of a 50/50 joint venture with Grintex India Ltd