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O3b satellite project moves forward amongst doubts, expectations - Regional (Business News Americas)
UK-based provider O3b plans to launch a satellite-based backhaul in 2010 allowing for internet costs to be cut in emerging markets. However, analysts are skeptical, saying that a slew of similar projects have emerged in recent years and never gotten off the ground.

Portugal Telecom Deploys Harmonic's IP-Based Solutions for Nationwide Satellite DTH TV Service (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands----Harmonic Inc. today announced that Portugal Telecom has implemented a broad range of Harmonic's IP-based MPEG-4 AVC compression and stream processing solutions for its nationwide launch of satellite direct-to-home television.

Internet in the Sky: Surf but Don?t Call (New York Times)
New technology lets you get broadband Internet service while in flight, but airlines have erected technological barriers to block VoIP, as the debate over public cellphone use continues.

Google Invests in Satellite 'Net Firm (PC Magazine via Yahoo! News)
Google announced Thursday that it will invest in a company that intends to provide high-speed Internet access to developing countries via satellite.

Portugal Telecom Deploys Harmonic's IP-Based Solutions for Nationwide Satellite DTH TV Service (Centre Daily Times)
Harmonic Inc. (NASDAQ:HLIT) today announced that Portugal Telecom (NYSE:PT) has implemented a broad range of Harmonic's IP-based MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) compression and stream processing solutions for its nationwide launch of satellite direct-to-home (DTH) television. The new service is offered as part of Portugal Telecom's triple-play Meo package and complements its IPTV offering, also powered by ...

PLDT to launch satellite TV service (Philstar.com via Yahoo! Philippines News)
Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT), through its wholly-owned subsidiary Mediascape, is finalizing preparations for the launch of its direct-to-home (DTH) satellite television service.

Satellite Internet Access That Could Be Good (CircleID)
According to The Wall Street Journal , a company called O3b Networks LTD Traditional is planning to launch up to 16 satellites by the end of 2010 to provide Internet access in Africa, the Middle East, and parts of Latin America. This satellite plan, unlike many others, could be good.

Portugal Telecom Deploys Harmonic's IP-Based Solutions for Nationwide Satellite DTH TV Service (Broadcast Newsroom)
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, BUSINESS WIRE -- Harmonic Inc. (NASDAQ:HLIT) today announced that Portugal Telecom (NYSE:PT) has implemented a broad range of Harmonic's IP-based MPEG -4 AVC (H.264) compression and stream processing solutions for its nationwide launch of satellite direct-to-home (DTH) television . The new service is offered as part of Portugal Telecom's triple-play Meo package and ...

O3b Links With Google for Fast Satellite Internet Capacity (New York Times)
Satellite company O3b Networks has linked up with Google and other investors to bring cheaper, high-speed wireless Internet access to areas unlikely to see investments in fiber infrastructure.

Google Funds Startup to Bring Cheap Satellite Internet to 3 Billion People (AnandTech)
New company will use unique scheme to dramatically cut costs, deliver high speed internet to remote locations...