Intelsat Announces Agreement with Turksat to Enhance Satellite Capacity in the Middle East Region
Luxembourg, 18 March 2010
Intelsat S.A., the world’s leading provider of fixed satellite services, today announced an agreement with Turksat A.S., the leading satellite operator in Turkey, which will result in enhanced satellite capacity serving the Middle East region. The agreement provides Turksat with satellite capacity on the Intelsat system while Turksat finalizes details of its new satellite. In addition, Intelsat will have the option to participate with Turksat in its plans for continued growth in this strategic region.
In describing this important step in the longstanding relationship between the two companies, Phillip Spector, Intelsat’s Executive Vice President, Business Development, said: “Global partnering is an important aspect of our growth program, and Turksat is an attractive partner with a heritage of serving its country and the region for nearly 20 years. We look forward to expanding our relationship with Turksat and participating in its continued success as an important satellite operator in a region where demand for satellite services is increasing.”
About Turksat
Turksat A.S. is the only satellite operator company in Turkey. Turksat manages and operates three satellites (Turksat 1C, Turksat 2A, Turksat 3A) and provides all types of satellite communications through Turksat and other satellites. With its high-tech infrastructure and experienced staff, Turksat is one of the regional operators in the satellite communication business. Through innovative projects to meet the communication demands of the communities in the eastern hemisphere, Turksat provides services not only for Turkey, but also for the people all over Eurasia and the MENA region.
About Intelsat
Intelsat is the leading provider of fixed satellite services worldwide. For over 45 years, Intelsat has been delivering information and entertainment for many of the world’s leading media and network companies, multinational corporations, Internet Service Providers and governmental agencies. Intelsat’s satellite, teleport and fiber infrastructure is unmatched in the industry, setting the standard for transmissions of video, data and voice services. From the globalization of content and the proliferation of HD, to the expansion of cellular networks and broadband access, with Intelsat, advanced communications anywhere in the world are closer, by far.
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Intelsat
Nick.Mitsis@intelsat.com
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