Inmarsat the world’s leading provider of global mobile satellite communications, announced that, in conjunction with the government of the Republic of Rwanda, it is launching a series of digital service initiatives across the capital, Kigali, a city of more than one million people. As part of the digital services initiatives, Inmarsat also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Rwanda’s Ministry of Youth and ICT, which will facilitate closer cooperation and coordination between the … [Read more...] about Smart Africa Alliance and Inmarsat developing blueprint
International Telecommunication Union
Thuraya enhances partnership agreement with ITU
Dubai, UAE and Geneva, Switzerland – Thuraya Telecommunications Company, a Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) operator announced it has increased its commitment to emergency communications response with the donation of Thuraya satellite phones to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Thuraya is providing the ITU with a supplementary stock of XT handsets to enable relief workers and first responders to connect and coordinate efforts during times of emergencies. Thuraya Chief … [Read more...] about Thuraya enhances partnership agreement with ITU
Inmarsat supports global flight tracking
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) adopted a Resolution at the Plenipotentiary 2014, to urge expedited consideration of the matter of global flight tracking. Inmarsat, the provider of global mobile satellite communications safety services, welcomes and supports this timely action. The ITU Plenipotentiary 2014 Resolution “[calls] for the consideration of global flight tracking, including, if appropriate, and consistent with ITU practices, various aspects of the matter, taking … [Read more...] about Inmarsat supports global flight tracking
TV now 55% digital as analogue switch-off advances globally
Geneva – On the occasion of UN World Television Day, research from the International Telecommunication Union shows that the world has witnessed a massive shift from analogue to digital television, with over 55 percent of households with a TV now receiving a digital signal compared with just 30 percent in 2008.In the developed world, an estimated 81 percent of total households with a TV now receive a digital signal. But the digital switchover is also moving forward apace in the … [Read more...] about TV now 55% digital as analogue switch-off advances globally
TV ASIA Plus WEB-EXCLUSIVE: One-on-one with SES’ Deepak Mathur
Deepak Mathur, Senior Vice President, Commercial, Asia Pacific and the Middle East, SES Q: Would SAT-IP be considered a sort of OTT? Is there a possibility that it can bypass the pay-TV operators and operate on its own? A: If we would take a step back and look at OTT today, I think it contains three key elements. One is the notion of multi-screen TV which is being able to watch a subscription on multiple devices. The second is legal OTT, such as Hulu or Netflix. They are essentially an on-demand … [Read more...] about TV ASIA Plus WEB-EXCLUSIVE: One-on-one with SES’ Deepak Mathur
Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union joins ITU-T and FOBTV
The Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) has been inducted by the ITU-T as a sector member. ITU-T is one of the three sectors of the International Telecommunication Union and focuses on development of telecommunication standards (telephony, mobile, IPTV, etc). ITU-T is also active in other areas such as ICTs, broadband connectivity and audio visual media accessibility. ABU is already an active member of the Radiocommunication and Development sectors of the ITU. The Union is also now a member of … [Read more...] about Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union joins ITU-T and FOBTV
