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Safaricom Partners with Intelsat to Expand LTE Coverage in Kenya

Intelsat’s global hybrid network will support leading mobile operator’s objective to transform lives with innovation and carrier-grade satellite services
McLean, Va. – Kenya’s leading mobile telephone operator, Safaricom, has signed a multi-year contract with Intelsat to modernize its network and expand LTE coverage to more subscribers across the whole country. Intelsat, operator of the world’s largest […]

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A Vital Connection: How One University in Tonga Kept the Island Nation Connected During Volcanic Aftermath

A Vital Connection: How One University in Tonga Kept the Island Nation Connected During Volcanic Aftermath
It’s been nearly two months since a volcanic explosion and subsequent tsunami devastated the Pacific island nation of Tonga. Despite challenging circumstances hampering relief efforts, from reconnecting the massive 827 km undersea cable that provided its Internet connection to the

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David Wajsgras to Become Intelsat CEO

McLean, Va. – Intelsat, operator of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial network, has tapped David Wajsgras, as its next chief executive officer (CEO). Effective April 4, Wajsgras succeeds Stephen Spengler, who announced his planned retirement in Oct. 2021.
Wajsgras has two decades of experience at the senior executive management level, providing operational, strategic and

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Intelsat and MaxIQ Launch Second Year of STEM Learning for African Students

Intelsat is bringing the love of space to teenagers across the African continent as we welcome 30 new students to the second year of our MaxIQ Space (formerly Xinabox) Space STEM (space, technology, engineering and math) program.
The popular and intensive program culminates in students designing, building and launching satellites into space. This unique opportunity is

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Intelsat to Deliver 3G and 4G Connectivity in Eighth Largest Country in Africa

McLean, Va. – Intelsat, operator of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial network and leading provider of inflight connectivity (IFC), has been selected by Orange Mali SA to bring 3G and 4G connectivity to hard-to-reach areas in Mali, the eighth largest country in Africa.The agreement marks a first in Francophone West Africa – the

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Intelsat Secures Extension of Vodacom DRC Ku-band Contract with Managed CellBackhaul Service

McLean, Va. – Intelsat, operator of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial network, has been selected by Vodacom DRC, a leading mobile telecommunication company in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to provide its Ku-band satellite services. Intelsat’s end-to-end managed CellBackhaul service will serve as an alternative backhaul service to certain sites as a

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Intelsat Collaborates with Microsoft to Demonstrate Private Cellular Network Using Intelsat’s Global Satellite and Ground Network

Collaboration Establishes Satellite-and-Cloud Architecture Blueprint to Deliver Private LTE and 5G to Locations Around the Globe
 

McLean, Va., and Redmond, Wash. – Intelsat, operator of one of the world’s largest and most advanced integrated satellite and terrestrial networks, today announced the successful demonstration of a first of its kind private cellular network with Microsoft Azure Private

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Intelsat Announces Successful Emergence from Financial Restructuring Process

Exits with Significantly Deleveraged Balance Sheet and Nearly $7 Billion in New Financing to Support Growth as Leader in Satellite Communications
MCLEAN, VA – February 23, 2022 – Intelsat S.A. announced today that it has successfully completed and emerged from its financial restructuring process as a private company with a substantially strengthened capital structure

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Satcom Direct’s Plane Simple™ Antenna System for Inflight Broadband Connectivity confirmed D160 certified; initial installations to begin supported by Intelsat’s FlexExec network

This global, fully integrated solution is designed exclusively for business aviation
McLean, Va. – Intelsat, operator of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial network and leading provider of inflight connectivity (IFC), today announced Satcom Direct’s (SD) Plane Simple advanced tail mount terminal for Intelsat’s inflight internet solution FlexExec, has confirmed its D160 approval.

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Intelsat Offers More to Watch in Central and Eastern Europe

Hungaro DigiTel partnership strengthens 1West Video Neighborhood
McLean, Va. – Intelsat, operator of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial network, has signeda contract with Hungaro DigiTel, one of Europe’s leading satellite telecommunications providers, to assist the company in its expansion of digital television distribution services for TV2 Hungary.  Hungaro DigiTel will distribute 14 additional TV

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Intelsat to Provide Inflight Connectivity Service to LATAM Airlines’ new Airbus Fleet

McLean, Va. – Intelsat, operator of the world’s largest integrated satellite, terrestrial network and leading provider of Inflight Connectivity (IFC) services, along with LATAM Airlines Group today announced Intelsat’s connectivity service will be installed in its fleet of Airbus narrow body aircraft including A320ceo and A320neo variants, based in Chile, Ecuador, Peru and Colombia. The

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Intelsat Partners with SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation to Expand High-Throughput Inflight Connectivity Network in Asia

Agreement Delivers High-Speed Inflight Connectivity to one of the Fastest-growing Markets for Air Travel
McLean, Va. – Intelsat, operator of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial network and leading provider of inflight connectivity (IFC), has expanded its partnership with SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation to use its next-generation JCSAT-1C high-throughput satellites (HTS) over Japan and Asia,

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Intelsat and Partners Bring Emergency Connectivity to Tonga

McLean, Va. – Intelsat, operator of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial network, in cooperation with Telstra and Spark deployed emergency communications services to support humanitarian aid to Tonga and the archipelago for Digicel Tonga and Tonga Communications Corporation.
The undersea volcano, Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha’apai, erupted on Jan. 15, 40 miles north of Tonga’s capital, Nuku’alofa. The

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Intelsat Continues Investment in Global 5G Software-Defined Network with Acquisition of Two Software-Defined Satellites from Thales Alenia Space

Intelsat now has Four Software-Defined Satellites in Production
McLean, Va. – Intelsat, operator of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial network, and Thales Alenia Space, Joint Venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%) have signed an agreement to build two software-defined satellites designed to advance Intelsat’s global fabric of software-defined GEO connectivity as part of

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Intelsat Achieves Confirmation of Plan of Reorganization, Final Court Milestone in Financial Restructuring Process

Fully Consensual Plan Will Reduce Debt by More Than Half and Position Company for Long-Term Success
Early 2022 Emergence Expected as Company Builds World’s First Global 5G Satellite-Based, Software-Defined, Unified Network
Commitments Obtained for Nearly $8 Billion in Exit Financing
MCLEAN, VA – December 16, 2021 – Intelsat S.A. (OTC: INTEQ) announced today that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court

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Intelsat and Telefónica Global Solutions (TGS) Partner to Bring High-Speed Connectivity to Telefónica Germany in Rural and Remote Parts of the Country

McLean, Va. – Telefónica Germany is now using the Intelsat CellBackhaul managed service through Telefónica Global Solutions (TGS) to bring 4G LTE mobile coverage rapidly, cost-efficiently, and reliably to customers in some of its most rural coverage areas.
Telefónica Germany is always working to strengthen and expand its national network coverage. Now it can access the

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Intelsat Named 2021 Best Satellite Operator by Telecom Review Excellence Awards

McLean, Va. – Intelsat, operator of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial network, has been named the Best Satellite Operator by Telecom Review. The award was presented to Intelsat during the 15th edition of the Telecom Review Leaders’ Summit held virtually and in-person at the InterContinental Dubai Festival City in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates.
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Intelsat Named Best In-Flight Wi-Fi Service by Global Traveler Magazine

McLean, Va. – Intelsat, operator of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial network, has been named the Best Wi-Fi Service in commercial aviation by Global Traveler (GT) magazine.
GT offers unique daily content catering to the lifestyle and travel interests of premium travelers who fly all over the world for business and pleasure. The magazine’s

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Intelsat’s Global, Multi-layered High-throughput FlexMaritime Service Expands Into Indian Territorial Waters

Delivers reliable broadband services through new India gateway
McLean, Va. – Intelsat, operator of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial network, announces the expansion of its global FlexMaritime service, now enabling connectivity for vessels traveling in Indian territorial waters and immediately enhancing the service coverage for all of Intelsat’s 8,000 existing FlexMaritime vessels. The landmark

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Intelsat FlexMaritime Now Powers More Than 8,000 Vessels Globally with Ubiquitous, High-Speed Connectivity.

Designed to meet the needs of vessels in a range of maritime markets, FlexMaritime supports vital business and crew communications with flexible, reliable connectivity solutions
McLean, Va. – Intelsat, operator of the world’s largest satellite fleet and connectivity infrastructure, now has more than 8,000 vessels operating on its award-winning FlexMaritime service.
The company, the world’s leading provider

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