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Galaxy 19 Launch Successful; North American Fleet Capacity Completely Refreshed

Posted by world Jr at Wednesday, September 24, 2008

September 24th, 2008

Pembroke, Bermuda, (Intelsat) - Intelsat, Ltd., the world’s leading provider of commercial satellite services, announced today that at 5:28 a.m. EDT the Galaxy 19 satellite was successfully launched aboard a Sea Launch Zenit-3SL rocket. The satellite, built by Space Systems/Loral, will operate from 97º West, replacing the Galaxy 25 spacecraft. Galaxy 19 will provide valuable 50-state coverage, in addition to reaching the Caribbean, Canada and Mexico, to video, government and network customers.

Galaxy 19 will join Intelsat’s coveted North American Galaxy fleet comprised of 16 other satellites that cover North America, Central America and the Caribbean.

“Once operational, Galaxy 19 will host the largest international video programming platform in North America, providing distribution of news and entertainment to our customers who serve the ethnically diverse audience of this region. Likewise, Galaxy 19 will offer our government and network customers refreshed capacity, with seamless data communications for years to come,” said David McGlade, Intelsat CEO. “This was our last launch of 2008, completely refreshing the capacity of Intelsat’s North American Galaxy Fleet.”

This is Intelsat’s 8th launch with Sea Launch and the 43rd satellite constructed by Space Systems/Loral to enter its in-orbit fleet. Intelsat’s next launch is slated for early next year.

About Intelsat
Intelsat is the leading provider of fixed satellite services (FSS) worldwide, delivering advanced transmission access for information and entertainment to many of the world’s leading media and network companies, multinational corporations, Internet service providers and governmental agencies. Intelsat also offers seamless service for voice, data and video transmission unmatched in the industry. With the globalization of content, broadband, telecom, HD and IPTV fueling next-generation growth, the ever-expanding universe of satellite services are the cornerstones of today’s Intelsat. Real-time, advanced communications with people anywhere in the world is closer, by far.
Source: spacefellowship.com

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Google's G1 Comes Out

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Elizabeth Woyke and Wendy Tanaka 09.23.08, 12:33 PM ET

Google unveiled G1, the first in the long-awaited series of Android phones, Tuesday at a press conference in New York with wireless carrier T-Mobile. The actual phone, made by Taiwan's HTC, was a year in the making and includes a large touch screen, wi-fi and 3G connectivity. Google contributed the Android software. It will be available in October. Price: $179.99.

Winners:

Google: The Internet king is betting big that Android will spur developers to build programs that will run on the mobile platform. More programs mean more ads--and that spells more growth for Google.

Consumers: They get another smart phone option, and it will be cheaper than other smart phones and the iPhone.

T-Mobile: It's the smallest of the big four carriers, so Android could give it a boost. No. 3 Sprint Nextel (nyse: S - news - people ) has also signed on, but AT&T (nyse: T - news - people ) and Verizon Wireless appear unlikely to follow.



Losers:

Google: If Android is a bust or makes consumers yawn, Google will need to go back to the drawing board.

Apple: If Android catches on, it could become an iPhone killer.

Other smart phone makers: ditto. Research in Motion (nasdaq: RIMM - news - people ) and Palm (nasdaq: PALM - news - people ) could be especially vulnerable if Android has some corporate appeal.

In the fray:

Developers have been hinting that they're less than thrilled with what they've seen of the software so far.

And there's a debate brewing about what Google (nasdaq: GOOG - news - people ) is really after with Android. Tech Crunch insists that Google is hellbent on cracking the smart phone market dominated by the BlackBerry and iPhone (see "Tomorrow Is G-Day").

PC Magazine says this: Android's true target isn't the 19% of phones running operating systems, like the BlackBerry, Windows Mobile and Mac OS. It's the other 81% of phones, which aren't smart phones and run operating systems you've never heard of, like Nucleus and P2K. This large part of the market we call feature phones has become more and more powerful, in terms of hardware, over the past few years. But these brawny handsets are still stuck with software stacks designed for the 20th century.
Source: forbes.com

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Google G1 mobile phone versus Apple iPhone

Posted by world Jr at Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Last Updated: 12:01pm BST 23/09/2008

How Google’s new Android mobile phone compares with Apple’s hugely popular iPhone.

  • Google G1 review: The best is yet to come
  • Google's G1 phone unveiled in New York
  • Google Android: Can it take on the iPhone?
  • Google Android verdict

    • Price:
    G1 = free on contract with T-Mobile, contracts likely to start from about £30 per month
    iPhone = free on some contracts with O2, monthly tariffs start from £30 per month


    Weight:
    G1 = 158g
    iPhone = 133g

    Battery life:
    G1 = 5 hours talk time, 130 hours standby
    iPhone = 5 hours talk time, 300 hours standby

    Screen size:
    G1 = 3.2in
    iPhone = 3.5in

    Camera:
    G1 = 3-megapixel
    iPhone = 2-megapixel

    Capacity:
    G1 = 2GB, expandable to 8GB
    iPhone = 8GB or 16GB

    Key features:
    G1 = touchscreen, Qwerty keyboard, internet access via 3G and Wi-Fi, additional downloadable content, one-click access to Google search services, built-in GPS and compass for easy navigation, push Google email, instant messaging.
    iPhone = touchscreen, virtual keyboard, multi-touch gesture support, web access via 3G and Wi-Fi, additonal downloadable applications, GPS and Google Maps, push-email, full web browsing.

    Extra applications:
    G1 = extra software downloadable from Android Market. Includes games, such as Pac-Man, and useful software, such as Shop Savvy, which allows users to take photographs of a product barcode, send it to Google, and then retrieve price comparison results.
    iPhone = extra programs and software downloadable from Apple App Store, including games such as Super Monkey Ball, and other applications, such as language dictionaries, travel guides, restaurant recommendations.

    Entertainment:
    G1 = one-touch music downloads from Amazon MP3 store, 2GB integrated storage, expandable to 8GB.
    iPhone = one-touch music downloads from iTunes music store, choose from 8GB or 16GB storage.
    Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

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    How HughesNet Works

    Posted by world Jr at Tuesday, September 9, 2008

    What is HughesNet Satellite Internet?

    HughesNet is the high-speed Internet solution that's available to everyone in the contiguous U.S. with a clear view of the southern sky. HughesNet uses satellite technology to give you a super-fast, always-on Internet connection-so you can enjoy the Internet the way it was meant to be. HughesNet gets you online instantly, lets you surf and open pages faster and download files in a fraction of the time it takes a dial-up modem.



    How does HughesNet work?

    HughesNet delivers high-speed Internet over satellite-not over your telephone line-so you can surf and talk at the same time. A certified HughesNet installer will connect your computer to a satellite modem and link it to a satellite dish (antenna) that's typically mounted on the roof of your home. The satellite dish sends and receives information (i.e., email, Web pages, files) over the Internet and delivers it your computer almost instantly

    Why choose HughesNet?

    Look to the Leader. HughesNet is brought to you by Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HNS), the leading provider of broadband satellite network solutions for consumers, businesses, and government. For over 30 years, HNS has delivered satellite products and services around the world, with more than 800,000 systems ordered or shipped to customers in 85 countries. HNS pioneered the development of high-speed satellite Internet services, which it markets globally under the HughesNet brand. Source: sattelitefamily.com

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    O3b Links With Google for Fast Satellite Internet Capacity

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    By JEREMY KIRK, IDG News Service\London Bureau, IDG

    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.
    O3b stands for "other 3 billion," a reference to the world's population that still can't access the Internet. O3b, which is based in the U.K.'s Channel Islands, said construction is under way on 16 satellites that will drop the cost for ISPs and operators to provide Internet access over 3G (third-generation) and WiMax networks.

    Those satellites will provide backhaul capacity, also known as "trunking," for ISPs (Internet service providers) and operators, essentially moving large amounts of data wirelessly between points where fiber-optic cable has not been dug into the ground, said Greg Wyler, O3b's founder and CEO.

    Developed countries benefited from an explosive laying of undersea fiber cables in the late 1990s, Wyler said. But as those high-capacity networks were created, demand dropped. Many fiber companies went out of business, then their assets were bought on the cheap, fostering the subsequent boom in inexpensive broadband subscription offerings, he said.

    But "the emerging markets never saw that exuberance," Wyler said. "Usage is growing and the demand is growing, but there isn't the infrastructure to support the demand."

    Digging trenches for fiber networks in underdeveloped countries isn't financially feasible, so the alternative is developing a low-latency backhaul network in the sky, Wyler said. Up to 40 percent of a mobile operators' costs are consumed building transmission capacity between its home network and thousands of transmission towers, Wyler said. Laying fiber is expensive, however.

    But so is the alternative. Buying backhaul capacity from geosatellites can cost a stunning US$4,000 per megabit per month, but Wyler believes O3b will be able to offer the same capacity for $500 or less by using different, cheaper medium-earth orbit (MEO) satellites.

    Geosatellites orbit the earth at an altitude of 22,500 miles, while MEO satellites are around 5,000 miles. The latency, or the time it takes for a signal to make a loop between earth and the satellite, can be upwards of 600 milliseconds for a geosatellite because it is further out. For a MEO, latency is around 120 milliseconds, close to that of a fiber network, Wyler said.

    The higher latency of geosatellites doesn't mesh well with JavaScript-heavy Web-based applications, Wyler said. In addition to snappier Web access, Internet subscribers should also see cheaper prices due to the lower cost of backhaul capacity, he said.

    O3b's service should be activated by late 2010 and provide speeds of up to 10G bps (bits per second) to other areas including Latin America, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. O3b plans to launch 16 MEO satellites, which can send data anywhere between a 45-degree angle north to a 45-degree angle south of their orbits. The lifespan of a MEO is about 10 years to 15 years.

    Among the investors and supporters are HSBC Principal Investments, a private equity provider; Liberty Global, an operator that provides phone and Internet access in 15 countries; and Google, which has supported other initiatives to broaden access to the Internet.

    The three entities have collectively invested about $65 million in O3b's project. The total cost of building and launching the satellites is expected to be around $650 million, Wyler said, with the rest of the cost financed through a debt-equity loan.

    Google said high-speed access is necessary to use rich, Web-based applications. Use of those applications, ranging from Gmail to Google Docs, also serve to grow the available audience for Google's advertising business, which has propelled the company's success.

    Source: www.nytimes.com

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    Sony Ericsson G900 - Access Internet to Download Files

    Posted by world Jr at Sunday, September 7, 2008

    By Adam Caitlin

    The Sony Ericsson G900 connects with every other device very easily. It has seamless connectivity options. The gadget is light weighed and measures 106 x 49 x 13 mm. So, the users find it very convenient to use the gadget for connectivity reasons. It is GSM enabled and brings the latest services that 2G and 3G networks can offer. It being GSM enabled allows the users to carry the gadget to distant places of the world without losing connection.The mobile has 160 MB internal memory with options for adding extra memory. So, this device can be used for unlimited storage of data and other files. Ringtones, games, videos and pictures can be stored in the gadget without any hassle. The user-friendly interface of the device is what makes the handset so productive.


    The stored files can be opened at any moment of time with the help of the media player, MP3 players and software that can play games. The TrackID music recognition is one such software installed in the gadget for recognising the music track that is being played. Then there are other options such as Business card scanner, Picture editor/blogging and organiser.

    The 5 MP camera of the device is capable of capturing scintillating images and videos at a resolution power of 2592 E 1944 pixels. The images can be shared with others or uploaded in the internet sites. There is also a secondary camera that is used for making video calls. The images and videos are remembrances of events in people's life. Users can make use of these files to enliven the memories of past moments.

    Using the Sony Ericsson G900, the user can also entertain oneself with the music player playing songs in MP3, AAC and MPEG4 formats. Music is also played by the FM radio. The FM radio is also capable of playing other radio programs. The radio programs are hosted by the radio jockey who also entertain by cracking jokes and disclosing riddles.

    The users find this gadget very useful for browsing the internet. Several websites can be visited by the user and the WAP browser too allows people to visit the sites without facing hassles. Once the websites are visited, loads of files can be downloaded from the internet. The files can be music, video, games and other such files. These files allow people to remain entertained. The handset also brings the latest connectivity options.

    The connectivity of the phone is in forms such as GPRS, 3G, WLAN, Bluetooth and USB port. These options cater to every connectivity need of people. Bluetooth is known for providing wireless connection and USB port provides connection by means of cords. The other options facilitate internet connection. So, it is possible for users to share files with others very easily. The users find the mobile one of the best means to communicate with people.

    From the communication point of view, the Sony Ericsson G900, is capable of providing messaging services too. SMS, MMS, email and instant messaging are well established on the handset. The users can send messages to others by using any of these options. It is also possible to send messages with attachments with the help of the emailing option.

    The Li-ion battery of the device can provide standby time of 380 hours and talktime of 12 hours. This battery can be used for a long period of time by users. So, the mobile can be used to play games, listen to music and watch videos for a long period of time.

    Adam Caitlin is expert author of Telecommunication industry. Who writes on Mobile Phones, Sony Ericsson G900

    Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Adam_Caitlin

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    High Speed Satellite Internet Access for Rural America

    Posted by world Jr at Saturday, September 6, 2008

    By Stephen Long

    Do you feel the need for high speed Internet access and simply can’t get it? Not every home has access to DSL or Cable broadband Internet access services. In fact over 30 million people still can’t receive high speed Internet access. The costs of setting up DSL or cable access throughout the country, to each home, are in the billions of dollars. There are many promises that DSL or cable is coming, but when. Unfortunately it all boils down to economics, too few subscribers with too many miles. To many, satellite Internet access offers the solution. Satellite Internet service allows virtually everyone, anywhere to have access to lightning-fast broadband Internet access. There are two types of satellite Internet service, “one way” and “two way” systems.


    With two way satellite systems the satellite dish sends and receives information over the Internet and delivers it your computer. The real benefit of a two way system is that you’re able to receive high speed access without tying up your phone line. Two way satellite service also give you an always on system. Download speeds can be as high as 1.5mpbs with upload speed about 128kbps.

    One way satellite Internet access utilizes a dial up connection for upload page requests and offers similar download speeds of 256kbps to 1.5mbps. One way satellite Internet access is more reliable and economical than two-way satellite Internet services. It's faster and more reliable because one way satellite Internet doesn't experience the same time-out delays caused by "two-way" approach of uploading requests to the satellite. Satellites are really designed to broadcast and not receive information from small transmitters. One way satellite service takes advantage of satellite's strengths by using it for downloading of information only. As you know, when you're using a dial-up Internet service, your waiting time is based on downloading the information over your telephone line. The use of satellite Internet to download eliminates the problem.

    If you are uploading tremendous amounts of information then a two way satellite system may be right for you. On the other hand, for average to moderate Internet surfers, one way satellite Internet access offers high speed that is reliable and much more affordable than two way access. Because of the simplicity and reliability, one way satellite Internet access is not regulated by the FCC. This gives the flexibility of choice of professional or self installation.

    Put an end to your slow Internet access. Satellite Internet access may very well be the answer that you were looking for.

    Stephen Long is an entrepreneur with many years of successful business experience in the ISP field. Get even more information on satellite Internet access from his website at http://satellite4internet.com

    Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Stephen_Long

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    High Speed Satellite Internet Access

    Posted by world Jr at Wednesday, September 3, 2008

    By Stephen Long

    You may not have access to high speed Internet service. In fact, if you live out in the country your ability to get even dial up Internet access may be limited. The best way to get high speed Internet service at home is through satellite internet access.

    Satellite internet does not use telephone lines or cable systems but uses a satellite dish for two way data communications. The connection to the satellite is not quite as fast as cable internet or some DSL service but when you get high speed satellite internet access, the service is many times faster than dial up.

    Here is how satellite internet works:



    A two way satellite dish is installed. The satellite dish has a dish that is about two feet and has an uplink modem, a downlink modem. The two modems and the dish are connected with coaxial cables. The satellite installation requires the satellite have a clear view of the southern sky as the satellites that deliver the internet are almost all over the equator. The satellite dish uses IP multicasting technology which means that a single satellite can serve up to five thousand channels of communication. This system sends data from the single satellite dish to many different points (the satellites orbiting the earth) at the same time.

    Pros of Satellite Internet Service

    * Even people who live in areas in which dial up internet is not possible might be able to use high speed satellite internet service

    * Satellite Internet service is affordable-often more affordable than other types of high speed internet connections

    * Satellite internet service is available just about everywhere in the Continental United States.

    * The connection speed of high speed satellite internet service is much faster than that of dial up.

    * There is virtually no limit on uploads and downloads from the internet as there are so many points of contact.

    Cons of Satellite Internet Service

    * It can be slowed down by weather conditions (like satellite television)

    * Depending on the high speed satellite internet service provider you might still need to be able to dial up to the internet (though those are becoming rarer)

    The installation is a little bit tougher than cable internet or DSL So, should you get high speed satellite internet service? Well, that really depends on your circumstance and your budget. If you live in an area where cable internet is not available, it is definitely a better option for internet than dial up. It might even be your only option for receiving Internet service in your home if you live in the country. Virtually anywhere in the continental United States that has a clear view to the south can bring you high speed satellite internet service and with the two way satellite receivers, you don't have to worry about the speed slowing down if a bunch of other people are using the internet at the same time you are.

    High speed satellite internet service is the best way to get high speed internet in locations that might normally not get internet at all.

    Put an end to your slow Internet access. Wild Blue Satellite Internet access may very well be your best choice to bring you high speed internet access.
    Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Stephen_Long

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