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Cover.pmd 1 21/11/2017, 12:21 Untitled-2 1 25/09/2017, 12:12 Editor’s View.... Amy Saunders Finding some stability Editor Christmas is upon us again. Night is drawing in early while many of us are still at work, there’s a definite nip in the air, and the streets are bustling with shoppers. The stores have the most interesting mixture of aromas; warming spices designed to set the Christmas shopping mood, the sickly-sweet smell of too many different types of sweets, and geosmin, the scent of rain. For many of us, it’s been a busy year. The biggest shows, CABSAT, Satellite 2017, CommunicAsia, IBC and AfricaCom, have been interspersed with smaller but still critical events like the IRG’s Annual Workshop and Global MilSatCom, as well as invaluable visits to key clients. This year has been my second year in the satellite sector, and it’s been great to find some “For many of us, it’s stability. 2016, my first year, was an uphill battle, becoming familiar with as many different con- cepts and technologies as possible, meeting thousands of new people, and visiting unfamiliar been a busy year. The places. This year was a substantial improvement; there is always a lot to be learned, but having a solid grounding in the technologies and a fantastic group of contacts around the world has been biggest shows, CABSAT, a massive boost. Next year is sure to be even better again. Satellite 2017, NAB Christmas is a time for rest, and we should all take advantage of the opportunity to recharge our batteries. Certainly, once I’ve finished preparing the January/February issues of Satellite CommunicAsia, IBC ....” Evolution Asia, Satellite Evolution EMEA and Global Military Communications, I’ll be winding down for a relaxing couple of weeks of mulling; cider, wine, rum, cupcakes. The possibilities are endless. Intuition tells me that 2018 is going to be an unusual year. Rest and preparation, therefore, is essential. For many of us, our travelling is going to start early with a trip to Dubai for CABSAT in January, instead of the usual March. Around the same time, President Trump’s wall prototypes in San Diego should have been completed and evaluated, and we should be hearing about whether he can get the funding to build the full-scale Border Wall. Something tells me Mexico isn’t going to pay up… Meanwhile, friction between the West and North Korea should be interesting to observe, if a little terrifying. Memes have popped up all over the Internet speculating on whether we’ll ever get to see the final season of Game of Thrones (scheduled for 2019), or whether the Earth will have been obliterated by that time. Here at Satellite Evolution, we wish everyone a wonderful winter break. And remember to get lots of rest ready for 2018 – you’re going to need it. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock www.satellite-evolution.com | November/December 2017 1 editorial.pmd 1 21/11/2017, 11:56 Editor Contents - volume 15 - issue 6 Amy Saunders [email protected] Contributing Editors Bert Sadtler, Mark Williamson Regulars Sales Director 4 Satellite News Review Christopher Ayres [email protected] Tel: +44 1778 441165 COVER STORY - 6 Sales Director Sam Baird Myth Buster 4th Edition: 5G will never work over [email protected] Front cover: Photo courtesy of Tel: +44 1883 715697 satellite Shutterstock Over the last year I have often Circulation Manager Elizabeth George heard concerns from satellite operators and service providers Production that 5G will not work with satel- [email protected] lite. Comments like, “satellite will never be able to provide the Publisher Richard Hooper bandwidth required by 5G” or [email protected] “satellite round trip delay of GEO, MEO or even LEO will Managing Director make 5G impossible.” Richard David Shortland Swardh, Senior VP, MNO for [email protected] Comtech EF Data busts the myth. No part of this publication may be transmitted, reproduced or electronically 10 Q&A SpaceX stored without the written permission from the publisher. 14 Government Services DS Air Publications does not give any warranty as to the content of the material appearing in the magazine, its accuracy, 18 Broadcast Contribution timeliness or fitness for any particular purpose. DS Air Publications disclaims all responsibility for any damages or losses 22 Q&A MX1 in the use and dissemination of the information. 24 Q&A SES All editorial contents Copyright © 2017 DS Air Publications 28 Disaster Recovery All rights reserved ISSN: 1740-3413 30 Inflight Connectivity DS Air Publications 1 Langhurstwood Road Horsham 36 Tracking Illegal Fishing West Sussex, RH12 4QD United Kingdom 38 Small Satellites T: +44 1403 273973 F: +44 1403 273972 Email: [email protected] www.satellite-evolution.com Printed by: Times Printers Pte Ltd 16 Tuas Avenue 5 Singapore 639340 KDN number: PPS1570/10/2012(022819) MCI (P) 072/09/2017 Contents-page.pmd 1 22/11/2017, 08:42 Untitled-2 1 21/11/2017, 15:15 ....News & Analysis Stuart Bird commences at Optus as Managing approvals of the regulatory and antitrust authorities. Director, Wholesale and Satellite Optus has announced that Stuart Bird, whose TV Plus renews commitment for satellite distribution appointment was announced in May, has now joined services on premier video neighbourhood Intelsat Optus’ Executive Leadership Team in the role of 19 Managing Director, Wholesale and Satellite. Intelsat has confirmed a multi-year satellite services Mr Bird brings more than twelve years’ experience in agreement on Intelsat 19 with TV Plus, a Direct-to-Home the telecommunications sector to Optus, including senior television provider servicing diverse communities in executive positions at Telstra and Vodafone. He will be Australia. responsible for leading all parts of the Optus Wholesale Under the previously referenced renewal agreement, and Satellite division with a focus on delivering profitable TV Plus will use Ku-band satellite services on Intelsat growth from these market leading businesses. His 19 to deliver global content to local viewers in Australia responsibilities will also include expanding Optus’ and New Zealand. Located at 166° East, Intelsat 19 is a wholesale nbn offering, delivering a competitive suite of premier video neighbourhood, reaching more than 37 mobile products and services for our wholesale partners, million pay-tv subscribers. Intelsat is a leading DTH and expanding Optus’ satellite partnerships and customer provider in the Asia-Pacific region, distributing content base. for media customers in Australia, Fiji, Papua New Mr Bird said of his new role: “I am excited to Guinea, French Polynesia and New Caledonia. commence at Optus in this critical role. The investments “Intelsat’s satellite services give us the foundation we are making in this space are significant and present we need to innovate and stay ahead of our competitors a clear and present opportunity to extend Optus’ market by using the latest technologies to deliver the best leadership positions in these segments. It is also a viewing experience for our customers,” said John privilege at Optus to be a part of a truly global company Jeremic, Director at TV Plus. “We have worked with like Singtel and contribute to the joint ambitions of Asia’s Intelsat for more than 10 years and have seen firsthand leading communications group.” how its world-class video neighbourhood has helped Mr Bird will be reporting directly to Optus’ Chief expand our audience reach. We’re able to cost-efficiently Executive Officer, Allen Lew, and be based in Sydney. add more channels to the platform and deliver more programming to our viewers while maintaining the same Atos to acquire Siemens Convergence Creators amount of satellite bandwidth.” Atos, a global leader in digital transformation, has “There is a lot of opportunity for diverse programming announced its project to acquire Siemens Convergence in the Asia-Pacific region, and consumers are demanding Creators GmbH (CVC), a global multi-industry digital quicker access and more viewing options,” said Terry transformation solutions provider, headquartered in Bleakley, Intelsat’s Managing Director, Asia-Pacific Vienna. With its highly skilled engineers and a total Sales. “Working with TV Plus and building upon the headcount of approximately 800 staff, CVC delivers strong relationship we’ve established over the past software based solutions in the fields of communication several years has given us a greater understanding of networks, service and customer management, public the demand and the type of cost-effective satellite safety and security, multimedia infotainment, as well as services it needs to reach a broader audience, with more space technology. high-quality programming options.” CVC was initially an internal innovative R&D and solutions partner for multiple Siemens Business Units NSSLGlobal acquires SatLink assets in major (BUs). In 2016, Siemens completed its carve out as an network R&D investment independent Siemens BU with its own IP resources and NSSLGlobal Technologies AS, a fully owned subsidiary an external customer strategy. of NSSLGlobal Ltd, has acquired the SatLink Focused on innovative R&D and turnkey solutions, communications technology. Through the acquisition, CVC would accelerate Atos’ technology leap, bringing NSSLGlobal takes full ownership of SatLink’s VSAT specific software and hardware IP assets notably to modem and Hub product families as well as retains enlarge its cybersecurity and communication solutions. SatLink’s software engineering team. These combined offerings would strengthen Atos’ As part of its commitment to delivering the best credentials and ability to deliver the latest mission-critical satcom infrastructure in the industry, NSSLGlobal will systems and secured networks while increasing Atos’ now control and drive forward SatLink’s next-generation penetration in the Telco market and enable access to product roadmap, and focus significant engineering R&D high-growth markets such as satellite and civil airplane towards the ongoing needs of its clients — with the full manufacturers and operators.