The "other three billion" look set to receive a helping hand from Google. The search giant, along with Liberty Global and HSBC Principal Investments, is supporting O3b Networks in its quest to provide emerging markets with Internet connections.
New Satellite To Serve Google Earth
Google’s got a new satellite, and it’s watching you. Or, to be more accurate, DigitalGlobe’s got a new satellite, it’s watching everything, and the resulting imagery will wind up in Google Earth.
Clearwire Partners With Satellite TV Companies
Clearwire Corporation has entered into a distribution agreement with DIRECTV and EchoStar Communications.
Clearwire Finds Partners
The Nation’s First: A Kentucky Fried Satellite
When you think of Kentucky, you think of (if you’re being polite like you should be) horses, bourbon, the Colonel, and the nicest darn people this side of the Pearly Gates. But would you, in a million years, think space program? Not government subsidized acreage, ya hickthe satellite business.
AT&T Enters Satellite Broadband Ring
A large percentage of the U.S. is still dialing up Internet service, especially in rural areas where broadband is unavailable due to lack of infrastructure. The expense of laying that infrastructure has Internet providers looking to satellite-based services as a work-around.
Web And Satellite Radio Delivers Professional Young Men
Who’s listening to web and satellite radio? According to BIGresearch, the vast majority of Web radio fans are young professional men with active spending habits.
Motorola, Yahoo Deal Could Challenge Satellite Radio
The global number 2 handset maker will preinstall Yahoo services on its Linux and Java platform mobile phones.
Napster Turns it Up With XM Satellite Radio
Napster and XM Satellite Radio have joined forces under a strategic partnership to integrate Napster’s online music services and XM’s satellite radio service.
Google Maps Updates, Increases Satellite Coverage
Since the integration of Keyhole’s satellite technology into their mapping service, Google Maps has become incredibly popular and quite useful. The use of high-resolution images puts portions of the globe in the palms of their visitors’ hands; and it appears as if this ability will only increase.
Satellite Radio Takes Off To The Great White North
Canadian radio listeners will have the opportunity to subscribe to a pair of satellite radio providers.