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Intelsat S.A. and GlobeCast announced the launch of the Intelsat New Dawn Ku-band Multi-Channel Per Carrier (MCPC) media platform for Africa.

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C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. announced the completion of successful testing of its iNetVu Ka-band mobile antenna for use in association with United Kingdom based Avanti Communications’ HYLAS satellites to serve the Satellite News Gathering, Cellular Backhaul, Blue Light Emergency Vehicles, Telemedicine, Homeland Security and Military markets.Other Posts:CRTC Upholds Ban On Combined Satellite TV-Satellite Radio OfferingAstrium hands KA-SAT over to EutelsatSES S.A. results 2007Arianespace to launch ViaSat-1Qinetiq Teams Up With SciemusNext Zenit-3SL launch planned for OctoberIntelsat in joint venture to launch dedicated African satelliteControlling Your Kid’s Time on Watching Cable TV

Intelsat S.A. announced that Etisalat UAE has signed a multi-year agreement for capacity on Intelsat 22, scheduled to launch in late March 2012.
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Measat Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. announced a partnership agreement with Belgium Satellite Services SA (BSS) for satellite capacity on the soon-to-be launched Africasat-1a satellite.
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SES announced that ICCES, a leading Saudi-based communications services provider and systems integrator, has signed a major capacity deal to serve new markets across the Middle East and North Africa.
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Measat Global Berhad announced the final execution of a long-term lease agreement with NewSat Limited for capacity on the Measat-3b satellite.Other Posts:DirecTV 6 no longer geostationaryWeighing Race Against the Academy on Satellite TVTelesat Canada results Q3 2007Buying an HD DVR for Your Home Entertainment SystemInmarsat 4-F3 pre-launch detailsGoldberg to succeed Boisvert as Telesat president, CEOReach the Stars With Satellite InternetA Quick Rundown of Satellite TV Options Including Packages

SES announced that Media Networks Latin America (MNLA) has signed a long-term capacity deal to expand its pay-TV service across Central America and the Caribbean.Other Posts:Orbital awarded new Minotaur IV missionInmarsat Holdings Ltd. results 2006Freeview HD Versus Freesat HDSSTL satellites sign-up for 2008 launchRussian ISS segment behind schedule and out of moneyTerreStar Files Application To Modify Launch MilestoneNorthrop Grumman Delivers SBIRS GEO-1 PayloadHow to Select a TV Aerial