Expansion in the Skies
Timothy J. Logue of Coudert Brothers LLP
The satellite boom in the Asia-Pacific region shows no real sign of abating. In fact, competition is hotting up and established satellite operators, such as Intelsat, are having to re-think their regional strategies. Timothy Logue, Space and Telecommunications Analyst with Coudert Brothers, assesses recent events in the region's satellite sector.
Interception and Divulgence of Radio Communications
Federal Communications Commission
Fact sheet from the Federal Communications Commissions which provides general information regarding the interception of radio communications as governed by the Communications Act.
Fact Sheet: Two Years After the Act
Federal Communications Commission
Fact sheet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission which describes the effect of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 two years after it was passed.
The Satellite Boom Continues Over Asia
Timothy J. Logue of Coudert Brothers LLP
Growth and diversification. In fact, booming growth and rapid diversification. These are the current watchwords for the satellite industry in the Asia/Pacific region. In fact, it is getting to be more and more difficult to keep track of the various satellite systems being announced and contracts being signed with major Western spacecraft manufacturers.
Opening Up is Hard to Do
Tara K. Giunta of Coudert Brothers LLP
In March 1997, members of a U.S. satellite industry advisory panel to the U.S. Government celebrated passage of the.
Satellite Home Viewer Act
Federal Communications Commission
Fact sheet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission which answers questions about the Satellite Home Viewer Act.
Telecommunications
Lorne Salzman and Brodie Swartz of McCarthy Tetrault
For years, computer users have used their Internet service to implement a type of voice telephone service. Typically, it was a poor substitute for traditional voice telephone service. The quality of voice over internet protocol, or VoIP, calls was unreliable, making the connection between callers cumbersome. As a result, the primary application of VoIP was as a niche service for those seeking a substitute for expensive overseas calling.
Issues in the Canadian Telecommunications Marketplace
Lorne P. Salzman and Brodie Swartz of McCarthy Tetrault
For years, computer users have used their Internet service to implement a type of voice telephone service. Typically, it was a poor substitute for traditional voice telephone service. The quality of voice over internet protocol, or VoIP, calls was unreliable, making the connection between callers cumbersome. As a result, the primary application of VoIP was as a niche service for those seeking a substitute for expensive overseas calling.
Satellite DARS Auction to Commence
Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP
On April 1, the FCC will commence the auction of two licenses to provide Digital Audio Radio Service.