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Boffins bounce photons off satellite

Scientists have successfully hit a satellite with a stream of protons in an experiment to build a global quantum-encrypted communications network..

Iain Thomson Mar 19 2008 2:36PM Telco/ISP

NewSat's satellite access for rural areas put on hold

Australian satellite and Internet service provider, NewSat Limited, has had its application for an Australian Broadband Guarantee (ABG) license put on hold by the Department of Broadband Communications and the Digital Economy.

Lilia Guan Feb 27 2008 7:55AM Telco/ISP

US satellite on collision course with Earth

US satellite weighing 10 tons is fast losing height and is expected to hit the Earth in late February or early March.

Iain Thomson Jan 29 2008 3:37PM Hardware

ETT spruiks satellite broadband in face of OPEL and Govt plans

Even as OPEL finalises its nation-wide WiMAX rollout and the Federal Government teeters on its FttN plans for regional Australia, newly appointed wholesaler for the IPSTAR satellite, ETT Limited, remains firm in its belief of becoming a serious regional broadband provider.

Mitchell Bingemann Jan 18 2008 3:55PM Telco/ISP

Millions tune in to HD and satellite radio

Analysts are predicting "significant growth" in the adoption of satellite and HD radio over the next five years..

Robert Jaques Jan 10 2008 7:31AM Telco/ISP

Optus D2 Satellite blasts off

Paul Sheridan, head of Optus Satellite, said that this second addition to the Optus D-series satellite family is another example of Optus leading the market in the Australian satellite industry, using state-of-the-art rocket technology, with one of the youngest satellite fleets in operation.

Staff Writers Nov 7 2007 2:14PM Telco/ISP

Researchers plan quantum satellite link

EUROPE - A team of European scientists has unveiled details of research that aims to use quantum physics to communicate securely with orbiting satellites.

Robert Jaques Jun 15 2007 7:30AM Telco/ISP

Asia to lead digital satellite TV growth

Analysts expect $88bn in revenues within four years.

Simon Burns Feb 16 2007 10:25AM Telco/ISP

OLPC offered free satellite connections

Luxembourg satellite operator signs up for US$100 laptop project.

Tom Sanders Sep 26 2006 9:56AM Telco/ISP

Optus D1 Satellite ready for lift off

Optus has confirmed the acceptance of the D1 satellite from satellite manufacturer, Orbital Sciences Corporation in Dulles, Virginia USA.

Staff Writers Jul 20 2006 1:37PM Hardware

Utility to introduce satellite tracking

Severn Trent Water is to install satellite tracking technology in its 1,000-strong fleet of vehicles to tighten security and improve monitoring.

Staff Writers Jun 30 2006 9:58AM Telco/ISP

Viruses will hit computers in cars, satellite systems

Viruses and worms could find new targets this year, including embedded computers in cars and satellite communication systems, according to IBM.

Marcia Savage Feb 9 2005 11:35PM Security

Macquarie to offer satellite broadband

Australian telecommunications provider Macquarie Telecom is set to expand its broadband coverage after signing a contract with IPSTAR to supply the IPSTAR satellite service.

Staff Writers Jan 18 2005 3:54PM Telco/ISP

Comdek buys Hobart satellite ISP

Perth voice and data provider Comdek has agreed to buy Tasmanian satellite broadband provider eSat for a consideration of 5.3 million shares and 6.7 million convertible notes.

Staff Writers Dec 30 2004 2:54PM Telco/ISP