The challenge faced by the development sector - bridging the so-called "Digital Divide" - has never been greater. But at the same time, the satellite communications sector's ability to help extend access to voice, data and video solutions has never been stronger. The GVF Member companies identified here are currently providing cost-effective fixed and mobile solutions for many of the most remote and poor communities in the world, as well as for the relief organisations, governments, telcos, and other key stakeholders that seek to serve them. Further, we are pleased to include information about satellite-related dialogues, events, and initiatives focused upon this important enterprise.



CABSAT 2007

GVF SATELLITE SYMPOSIUM @ CABSAT 2007

Organised in conjunction with the Middle East
Satellite Communications Community & Dubai World Trade Centre

GVF Education & Training

Serving as the global industry standard in training for VSAT installation and maintenance, this GVF course includes in-depth instruction and a certification programme.


Case Studies

Hughes CEO Reveals Economics Behind Next-Generation Satellite

Hughes CEO Reveals Economics Behind Next-Generation Satellite


Submitted by: Hughes Network Systems LLC

Quick Reaction Terminals (QRT)

The project awarded to Globecomm was the “Rehabilitation of the Satellite Earth Station” Project. The purpose of this project is to rebuild an international gateway in Kabul. The gateway will be capable of transmitting international voice and data traffic as well as video.


Submitted by: Globecomm Systems Inc

SkyWAN for the World Bank - a space andn fibre solution linking East and West.
A global composite space and fibre network, with focuses in the US and Australia, is hard at work for the world's largest institution for development assistance - the World Bank Group.
Submitted by: ND SatCom AG

SatMagazine Special with Hughes Vice President of Corporate Marketing, Dr Arunas Slekys
SatMagazine Special with Hughes Vice President of Corporate Marketing, Dr Arunas Slekys
Submitted by: Hughes Network Systems LLC

Harmony Ridge Farms
200 Acres, 42 Alpacas, and 1 HughesNet® Service.
Submitted by: Hughes Network Systems LLC

Producer’s Gin

Producer’s Gin Keeps on Ginning withHughesNet Business Internet Service.

Submitted by: Hughes Network Systems LLC

Country Roads, Take Me Home…To My High-Speed Internet.
Country Roads, Take Me Home…To My High-Speed Internet.
Submitted by: Hughes Network Systems LLC

Unlimited Bandwidth; Ubiquitous Access
Unlimited Bandwidth; Ubiquitous Access.
Submitted by: Hughes Network Systems LLC

COTTON FIRM GETS SATELLITE INTERNET
COTTON FIRM GETS SATELLITE INTERNET.
Submitted by: Hughes Network Systems LLC

Use Of Extended C-Band With Mobile Antennas In India

From dial-up in the 90s to broadband connections in the early 2000s, and now to mobile satellite
communications, Internet connectivity in the Asian sub-continent has evolved exponentially over the
past decade. A growing demand for high speed Internet in the cities as well as in remote areas
has led to an early penetration of satellite broadband in these countries.

Submitted by: C-COM Satellite Systems Inc.

SatCom in the SNG Market

Developments in the Satellite News Gathering (SNG) industry over the last 20 years have
been dramatic. They have changed the way we consume news and view world events. No longer is
“reporting the news” enough — consumers want to become “part of the news.” This expectation translates into having Live News available for every major story. Innovations in satellite and Internet technologies have enabled much of this advancement.

Submitted by: C-COM Satellite Systems Inc.

Intelsat Globalizes Largest Concert Event in history

The Challenge

When event organizers and broadcasters have simultaneous projects underway and those events are happening around the globe, having an advanced network in place to transmit content in various formats to various outlets without interruption or loss is paramount. However, it is challenging to choose the right network that can deliver always-on, secure connectivity. This was the challenge Live Earth organizers
faced in July 2007 during the logistical planning of the largest live concert event in history.

Executives at Live Earth had to find a transmission service provider that could handle 24 hours of live, simultaneous content from eight international venues on six continents and be able to disseminate
that content to an estimated two billion viewers worldwide, seamlessly and simultaneously. They turned to Intelsat for a solution.

From its inception, Live Earth was a huge technology hurdle. Organizers described it as the equivalent of transmitting seven simultaneous Super Bowls live to a global audience. Andre
Mika, the Executive in Charge of Production for Live Earth, said, “I’ve worked on the Olympics... and this project was much larger and more complex than the Olympic Games.” Mika
knew from the beginning that collaboration with a leader in high definition broadcasting would be a key component in the success of the Live Earth broadcast. He needed a truly
global service provider with deep experience in video distribution and one with proven resources to handle an event of this scale. Mika called the Live Earth production “the biggest
Rubik’s cube I’ve ever seen.”


Submitted by: Intelsat

SISLink found a partner with a shared focus on customer service
“In Intelsat, SISLink found a partner with a shared focus on exceeding its customers’ requirements. Our revolutionary, clientempowering approach to the uplink process combined with Intelsat’s reach and flexibility made SISLink’s most ambitious plans a reality. Together, we are changing the way the world gathers and delivers video content.”
Submitted by: Intelsat

Intelsat and the Global Digital Solidarity Fund (DSF) join forces to fight Aids in Burundi and Burki

The Challenge

In the information society, equality means equal access to knowledge. This equality is a fundamental condition for a harmonious transition to a global society. In developing countries,
access to information and communication technologies (ICTs) helps boost economic growth. ICTs contribute to resolving a number of problems related to underdevelopment, such as
education, health, nutrition and good governance.Access to ICTs is one of the key objectives identified by the United Nations for achieving the Millennium Development Goals.
Submitted by: Intelsat


Information & Resources

Arianespace... ATV #2's Final Assembly Actions
The second Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) for servicing of the International Space Station has entered its final assembly and checkout in French Guiana for a liftoff on a future Ariane 5 mission.

H2OLiteSpeed Extends Astra 3B-Powered VSAT Service in the Mediterranean
H2OLiteSpeed has extended its maritime VSAT solution to provide coverage over European waters ranging from the Mid-Mediterranean ...


Events

14 October 2010
World Hi-Tech Forum 2010 Focus: UAE 2030 - Conference & Gala Dinner    Dorechester Hotel & Science Museum, London, UK

2 - 3 November 2010
CWC Iraq Telecoms 2010    Istanbul, Turkey

23 - 24 November
GVF Oil & Gas Communications South East Asia 2010    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

8 - 10 February 2011
Satellite MENA 2011    Dubai, UAE


Stakeholders
Programme Funding Organisations
Department for International Development  
http://www.dfid.gov.uk

European Union  
http://www.europa.eu.int

IDRC - International Development Research Centre  
http://www.idrc.ca

USAID  
http://www.usaid.gov

Inter-Governmental Organisations
Asia Pacific Telecommunity  
http://www.aptsec.org

European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations  
http://www.cept.org/

European Telecommunication Standards Institute  
http://www.etsi.org/

Inter-American Telecommunication Commission  
http://www.oas.org/citel/

International Telecommunication Union  
http://www.itu.int/home/index.html

UN High Commission for Refugees  
http://www.unhcr.ch/cgi-bin/texis/vtx/home

UN Office for Outer Space  
http://www.un.org

West Africa Telecommunications Regulators Association  
http://www.watra.org

Non-Governmental Organisations
African Virtual University  
http://www.avu.org

Medical Missions for Children  
http://www.nethope.org

PacTec  
http://www.pactec.org

Net Hope Members
Action Aid  
Care  
Children International  
Christian Children's Fund  
CRS  
Habitat for Humanity  
IRC  
Mercy Corps  
Oxfam  
Plan  
Relief International  
Solution Providers
Stratos

Emerging Markets Communications, Inc (EMC)

EMC End-to End, EMC RecoveryNet and EMC Quick Deployment are services specifically targeted to NGOs....

Eutelsat Communications

Thales Alenia Space

Streamlink Communications Co.

Thuraya Telecommunications Company

High CapabilitiesTelecom Co. Ltd (HICAP)

Provision of VSAT services through HICAP-owned Hubs...

General Dynamics C4 Systems SATCOM Technologies

Cable & Wireless

Intelsat

Prodelin

Inmarsat

BT Broadcast Services

ViaSat Inc.

Orange Business Services

Gilat Satellite Networks, Ltd.