The first UHD Association in Spain will launch next week with the aim of boosting 4K, 8K, HDR and new broadcasting technologies putting Spain at the same level as Germany, France, Italy and the UK with similar organisations. Backed by International organisations including the UHD Alliance, UHD Forum and 8K Association, the Spanish Association will […]
The European Commission (EC) is looking to build a global Low Earth Orbiting (LEO) broadband-by-satellite system to help bridge – and solve – the digital divide in connectivity. The European Commission has selected a consortium of European satellite manufacturers, operators and service providers, telco operators and launch service providers to study the design, development and […]
Gilat Satellite Networks, a major supplier of satellite networking technology, has received a contract from Madrid-based Hispasat to supply cellular backhaul connectivity for Mexico. Hispasat will use Gilat technology to extend the service of Altan La Red Compartida, the shared telecommunications network in Mexico, to over 3 million people in Mexico. Mexico’s underserved rural population […]
Madrid-based Hispasat has named a new president of its board, Jordi Hereu. He replaces Rosario Martínez Manzanedo who has been in post for a year. CEO remains Miguel Angel Panadero. Hereu started his career in 1991 in Port 2000 and CILSA, linked to protecting the Logistics Activity Zone (ZAL) of the Port of Barcelona. Since […]
Red Eléctrica Corporación bought Madrid-based satellite operator Hispasat from infrastructure company Abertis in February 2019. The price for the acquisition of 89.68 per cent of Hispasat’s share capital amounted to €933 million. On October 3th 2019 payment was made for the transaction and the Red Eléctrica Group took control of Hispasat. Hispasat latest numbers show […]