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OVERLAND PARK, Kan.-Following claims of financial impropriety that led to the ouster of a pair of former executives, Sprint Corp. released a set of corporate governance enhancements that build on …

WASHINGTON-With the United States facing $4 billion in retaliatory tariffs from the European Union by month’s end, telecom and high-tech firms find themselves split on competing legislation to repeal tax …

SEATTLE-All Nippon Airways and Boeing signed a letter of intent for the air carrier to install the Connexion by Boeing mobile Internet service on its long-haul commercial aircraft. “In choosing …

SEATTLE-Satellite operator Eutelsat will supply Connexion by Boeing with satellite transponder capacity, allowing airline passengers high-speed wireless connectivity to e-mail, company intranets, the Internet and entertainment content in flight. Under …

WASHINGTON-AT&T Wireless Services Inc. and Verizon Wireless asked a federal appeals court here to overturn a Federal Communications Commission ruling permitting mobile satellite service operators to use their frequencies to …

STOCKHOLM, Sweden-Scandinavian Airlines signed a contract with Connexion by Boeing to install wireless broadband onboard its aircraft. Installation will begin in February 2004, with SAS’s entire long-haul fleet to be …

STOCKHOLM, Sweden-Scandinavian Airlines signed a contract with Connexion by Boeing to install wireless broadband onboard its aircraft. Installation will begin in February 2004, with SAS’s entire long-haul fleet to be …

WASHINGTON-The Federal Communications Commission approved frequency changes for four mobile satellite service operators and said MSS licensees are making progress toward meeting milestones, a development that could hurt mobile-phone industry …

BONN, Germany-Two German companies have made further commitments to the Wi-Fi market, with T-Mobile International AG announcing it will expand its Starbucks Coffee Co. partnership into Germany and German airline …

LONDON-Middle East satellite operator Thuraya has announced plans to launch its second mobile communications satellite early next month. Originally scheduled for launch in the first quarter of this year, Thuraya-2 …

WASHINGTON-The State Department reached a settlement with Hughes Electronics Corp. and Boeing Satellite Systems Inc., imposing a $32 million fine against the two firms for arms-control technology transfer violations in …

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa-Nigerian mobile and fixed-line operator Globacom said it estimates its GSM network will cover 74 cities across the country within six months of launch. A Globacom spokesman said …

FRANKFURT-Lufthansa and Boeing have launched Lufthansa Flynet, allowing airline passengers high-speed connectivity to laptop computers for accessing the Internet as well as sending and receiving e-mails while in flight. The …

SAN FRANCISCO-Connexion by Boeing and Cable & Wireless have joined to introduce broadband connectivity to international airline travelers starting in 2003. Lufthansa and British Airways will offer 3-month service trials …

RENO, Nev.—Wireless accessory provider iGo Corp. announced it has signed an agreement with Boeing Co.’s long-range bomber force B-1B lancer program. iGo will outfit the force with customized versions of …

LONDON—United Arab Emirates-based mobile satellite service provider, Thuraya, plans to expand its 100-country network as soon as next year. Chief Executive Yousuf Al Sayed anticipates another satellite, built by Boeing …

The mobile satellite industry finally had something to smile about last week when the International Bureau at the Federal Communications Commission granted eight MSS operators licenses in the 2 GHz …

For several years, it seems there has been little good news to report about the mobile satellite industry. It is one that has been marked by marginal peaks and inconceivable …

The resurrection of Iridium came full circle last week with the announcement that the company’s Tempe, Ariz., gateway is fully operational and voice service now will be available via its …

The satellite-based telecommunications market made headlines again last week as Globalstar Telecommunications Ltd. released disappointing financial results and bankrupt provider Iridium L.L.C. endorsed a $25 million buyout bid from former …

Mobile satellite services will shortly be available across the Middle East via the Thuraya network. United Arab Emirates-based Thuraya Satellite Telecommunications has announced the launch of its Thuraya-1 satellite. The …

The GOP-led Congress thought it had the answer. Responding with indignant outrage to alleged technology transfers from U.S. satellite firms to China and Russia in recent years, Republicans passed legislation …

Having finally gotten back on track financially, ICO Global Communications hit another stumbling block last weekend when the launch of its first satellite placed the payload in the Pacific Ocean, …

BETHESDA, Md.-SkyBridge L.P. and the Boeing Co. signed a partnership agreement under which Boeing will become the launch service provider for SkyBridge as well as becoming an equity partner in …

LOS ANGELES-Sea Launch, the multinational ocean-based launch services company, Oct. 9 successfully launched its first commercial satellite-a DirecTV 1-R satellite from its Odyssey launch platform located on the equator, about …