Originally Posted by
sbm12
It is Ka-Band, which refers to the frequencies the satellite communicates on with the transceivers on the planes. The Ka-Band technology is very new and is designed to be much faster than Ku-band, the technology currently in use by Row44 and a few other providers.
Is Ku-Band the same that Gogo uses (or Aircell, whatever they're called)?
The on-board equipment is also supposed to be much smaller and lighter which should lower the operating costs of the aircraft with the systems relative to the other options.
A benefit of Row44 over Aircell was that Row44 could be used while on the ground as well, and could be used while traveling overseas (similar to the old Connexion by Boeing). Any news on what this service will be like?
The satellite itself will not be owned by LiveTV but the service will be provided through that group, same as with the TV service; DirecTV owns the satellites but LiveTV handles the service. And, yes, it is the same service that CO is going to be using.
Are DirecTV and LiveTV connected in any official way, other than the fact that LTV used DTV's stream?