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Delivering Modern Connectivity to Remote British Island Territories
Customer Challenge: Providing High-Speed Connectivity to Remote IslandsSure was faced with the same demands of customers on the mainland – faster and more dependable services – with the added obstacle of not being able to leverage undersea fiber optic cables. On top of that, Sure needed to satisfy the requirements of the Falkland Islands ... Read More
Powering and Accelerating the True Virtualization of Space
Ken Takagi, Director of Innovative StrategyWhen the virtualized era of satellite communications is realized, software will control and command all components of the connectivity process. Satellite users will have access to the bandwidth they need no matter whether in an airplane, on a ship or perhaps driving through a desert hundreds of miles from the nearest cell tower. The various ... Read More
Creating Value for Customers and Delivering on the Promise of Ubiquitous Connectivity
Consumers today demand continuous access to high-speed connectivity across all personal devices no matter where they may be. Wireless carriers seek to attract and retain subscribers, reduce churn, and engender loyalty. Commercial airlines strive to offer a differentiated and enhanced passenger experience and ensure every seat on every flight is ... Read More
Higher Throughputs and Managed Services to Improve Brazil Connectivity
Intelsat Corporate CommunicationsIntelsat, operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks and leading provider of inflight connectivity (IFC), announced today the expansion of Brazil-based infrastructure to Brazil and South America. In addition to meeting the growing demand for in-flight connectivity, the availability of the Intelsat ... Read More
Spectrum is the lifeblood of the telecommunications industry. It is a scarce and limited resource craved, now more than ever, by both mobile operators and satellite communications providers, both eager to develop and deliver innovative new applications and services to business and consumer end users. Historically, terrestrial mobile technology ... Read More
Hurricane Ian Disaster Response
Customer Challenge In communities where Hurricane Ian rendered cellular networks unavailable, satellite connectivity was crucial in arming first responders with a data and communications solution to support the deployment of essential personnel and mission critical resources. Without satellite communications, surrounding communities risk losing ... Read More
U.S. wireless and mobile network operators have invested billions in recent years to ready their networks for 5G. After investing more than $121 billion since 2018 into infrastructure upgrades and modernization projects, operators continue to position to acquire as much spectrum as possible for delivery of new services and for consumer and ... Read More
Intelsat Leading a New Approach to Connecting the Unconnected in Africa
Intelsat Leading a New Approach to Connecting the Unconnected in Africa
Hans Geldenhuys, Director Sales, AfricaAfrica is among the most complex environments for any communications service provider seeking to deliver high-quality and consistently available connectivity to the people who need it. Regional factors and geographical realities contribute to the difficulties of delivering uninterrupted, high-speed communications on par with what is commonplace ... Read More
The Promise of the Next Generation Network
In June 2022, Intelsat announced the development of a new electronically steered antenna (ESA) – a multi-orbit, remote aircraft-mounted terminal destined to transform the future of airline connectivity. Smaller, more versatile and with less drag than anything currently on the market, this terminal will offer airline passengers flexible, ... Read More
DETASAD’s Innovation at the Connected Edge
Customer Challenge Growing needs of end users for more performance and capabilities As with most ICT services and solutions providers, DETASAD is continuously challenged by their enterprise customers – whether from the government mining/energy, surveillance, oil & gas, education, banking, finance, or healthcare industry – whose ... Read More
As has been the trend in other industries, virtualizing network functions promises to transform the satellite industry. Intelsat and Kratos are leading the charge. Intelsat’s SmartEdge terminal incorporates Kratos’s OpenSpace technology which is moving us towards our vision of network virtualization and enabling us to conquer another industry ... Read More
Satellite Connectivity: The Key to Africa’s Digital Transformation?
Jean-Philbert NsengimanaAddressing the digital divide is a priority for all African countries, and satellite connectivity will play an increasingly important role in providing solutions, according to research by Rwandan Information and Communications Technology (ICT) expert Jean-Philbert Nsengimana. Nsengimana’s white paper, entitled “Satellite Connectivity: The Key ... Read More
Intelsat – A Reliable Resource in the Middle East’s Futuristic Vision
Rhys MorganIn a fast-changing part of the world, several Middle East/North African (MENA) countries are investing in a future with resilient communications infrastructure to underpin their economic growth and progress, a key to which is dependable and seamless broadband connectivity. Intelsat, the foundational architects of satellite technology and a ... Read More
Intelsat – Strengthening the Strategic Economic Infrastructure in Africa
Rhys MorganIn 2021, one in five people in sub-Saharan Africa lived in an area without mobile broadband coverage, according to the GSMA. This is a staggering 210 million African individuals who have limited connectivity as a result of living in rural or difficult-to-reach areas. The World Bank projected that a 10% increase in mobile internet penetration ... Read More
Intelsat Joins the ITU Partner2Connect Digital Coalition
Partnership leverages power of the first global Unified Network to connect those in dire need MCLEAN, Va. – Intelsat, operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial network and leading provider of inflight connectivity (IFC), has joined the Partner2Connect Digital Coalition. The coalition is a ... Read More
Intelsat Makes Pledge to ITU Partner2Connect Digital Coalition
Closing the digital divide for millions of people around the world Intelsat has joined the ITU Partner2Connect Digital Coalition as an extension of its long-held commitment to people, communities and the environment. The pledges laid out as part of the coalition are part of Intelsat’s dedication to connecting communities and closing the ... Read More
