January 2007
November 2006
November 2005
CSR Announces Possible IPO
by teleclickCanadian Satellite Radio (CSR) is planning to open up an opportunity for those who wish to invest in the emerging industry of commercial-free satellite radio in Canada.
New Satellite Weather Forecasting System Enters Planning Phase
by teleclickLockheed Martin Corp., Northrop Grumman Corp., and Boeing have each just won a $10 million contracts to assist in the early stages of the US government’s new satellite weather forecasting system.
October 2005
Indonesia to Launch New Communication Satellite
by teleclickAn Indonesian state-owned telecommunications company, called Telkom, is getting ready to launch a new communication satellite next month.
SIRIUS Releases Budget-Conscious Car Radios
by teleclickSIRIUS has just released two new plug and play satellite radios for just $49.99 each. These units, the SIRIUS One and XACT Visor, are an easy and inexpensive way for users to access SIRIUS radio content in their vehicles, and are now being sold in retail stores.
Satellite Technology Could Revolutionize the Cellular Industry
by teleclickFor many years, satellite phones have been clunky, suitcase-sized units, and haven’t fit the standards of true mobility. According to Mobile Satellite Ventures, however, that may soon change.
Satellite Radio: The Birth of an Industry
by teleclickThis past summer has certainly been interesting one for the Canadian satellite radio industry. June 16 was the date that the technology behind satellite radio was officially made legal by the CRTC, but it was far from the end of the story.
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