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Slovak Telekom Selects Intelsat for New Transponder Expansion
Deal is one of the largest and longest new business satellite agreements in the region in recent years Intelsat today announced a monumental deal with Slovak Telekom that will change the landscape of its services, including direct to home (DTH), in the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region. Finalized last week, the deal will provide ... Read More
Celebrating Earth Day, Every Day, at Intelsat’s Paumalu, Hawaii Teleport
Intelsat investments and partnerships are helping to preserve historic area, support local community Intelsat has owned its Paumalu, Hawaii teleport site since the 1960s. Over the years, with Intelsat’s help, the former pineapple farm-turned satellite operations site on the North Shore of Hawaii’s Oahu island has evolved into a model of sustai ... Read More
Intelsat’s Commitment to Corporate Responsibility
Company releases annual report detailing global CSR efforts For nearly 60 years, Intelsat has leveraged its cutting-edge space-based technology, world-leading global communications network and unparalleled expertise to connect people, communities, businesses and governments in over 200 countries around the world. Today, as the operator of the worl ... Read More
Intelsat Announces Compact FlexMaritime 45cm Antenna Class
Small, affordable, easy-to-install maritime terminals bring fast data speeds to coastal fishing, leisure and recreational vessels Intelsat released a smaller antenna class for its FlexMaritime service today that will bring a new level of broadband connectivity performance and affordability to leisure, fishing and light-commercial maritime vessels ... Read More
Intelsat Survey Points to Emerging Inflight Internet Trends
Post-COVID Travel Should Include Better Inflight Connectivity, Survey Finds It’s no surprise that the COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on the commercial aviation industry. With global vaccination rates surging, however, airlines are optimistic that most passengers will soon return to booking both business and leisure trips. In fact, TSA ... Read More
Intelsat Opens Three New Customer Support Centers in Brazil, South Africa and India
Company Expands Its Industry-Leading Customer-Service Capabilities Intelsat, operator of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial network, is expanding its industry-leading customer support capabilities by opening three new Customer Operations Centers in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Johannesburg, South Africa and Chennai, India. The c ... Read More
Interns Gain Valuable Experience at Intelsat through Genesys Works Program
“I have access to the resources that will help me get to where I dream to be.” An internship offers students a window to real-world work experience. For those who like what they see, an internship can offer a much-needed open door to opportunity. Intelsat is committed to providing the next generation with training and ... Read More
Newly Expanded Intelsat Maritime Network Delivers Reliable Connectivity to Vessels on the North Atlantic Sea Lane
The North Atlantic Oceanic Route is one of the most strategic trade routes, linking Western Europe and North America. Each year, commercial maritime vessels transport large volumes of cargo through this sea lane. These waters also support major fishing, offshore energy, cruise and leisure industries. However, network connectivity for critical oper ... Read More
Download Your Intelsat Bracket for the NCAA Basketball Tournament
We take basketball pretty seriously over here. For many years, Intelsat has been proud to support our partners in bringing the live action of college basketball tournaments and sports to your screens at home. Utilizing our Galaxy satellite fleet and our occasional use (OU) contribution and full-time distribution capabilities, we’re bringing all ... Read More
Engineering Better Solutions: The Intelsat Hack-A-Thon
Proving hacker-type concepts makes for stronger engineers. Dozens of Intelsat Commercial Aviation engineers recently demonstrated this while taking part in a company-sponsored virtual Hack-A-Thon. The word “hack” in this manner doesn’t mean testing security of a system, but rather allowing teams to implement something, without following form ... Read More
Global Government solutions in Europe
Intelsat welcomes the opportunity to comment on this roadmap as the operator of the world’s largest integrated satellite constellation and ground network, which draws on a diverse global supply chain. The European Commission rightly recognizes in its Industrial Strategy that European defence and space sectors are essential for Europe’s future, ... Read More
Intelsat Gives Back: STEM Education during Remote Learning
Keeping students focused and engaged during distance learning can be challenging for teachers in all subjects, including science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Aiming to keep STEM interest accessible for students, Intelsat recently hosted a space-focused question-and-answer session with students from Syphax Education Center, Arlington C ... Read More
Don’t Miss the Boat on Maritime Connectivity
By the end of this decade, the global maritime connectivity market is projected to undergo steady growth and improved efficiencies, according to industry analysts. For example, capacity leased for Very Small Aperture Terminals (VSAT) is forecast to grow at a 27% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) by 2029, according to Euroconsult research[1]. Mean ... Read More
STEM Education: Connectivity is Key
“These youngsters are determined, but don’t have the connectivity” Intelsat is working to bring reliable broadband internet to underserved and unconnected communities around the world. While we have connected many, there are still corners of the globe that struggle to access a regular, reliable internet connection. Lack of access ... Read More
Intelsat Selects Exceptional High School Students for XinaBox STEM Challenge
Intelsat, operator of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial network, is partnering with XinaBox (pronounced “X in a Box”) to deliver space-focused STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) learning tools to teenagers across the African continent. Sixteen teenage applicants from all over the continent, including Sout ... Read More
The Making of an Intelsat Satellite
Intelsat’s newest communications satellite, Galaxy 30 (G-30), went into service yesterday. It’s now providing Intelsat customers in North America with high-performance television-distribution service. In 2020, Intelsat announced our plans to procure, build and launch seven C-band satellites over the next few years. And earlier this year, we an ... Read More
Intelsat and Telenor Satellite to Add New 4K/UHD Channels to Key Regions Across Europe
Intelsat and Telenor Satellite are extending their longstanding partnership at 1° West to expand 4K/Ultra High Definition (UHD) channel distribution to Nordic and Central Eastern European (CEE) countries, and directly into the homes of nearly 18 million Pay TV households in the region. The Intelsat and Telenor Satellite 1° West media distributio ... Read More
Busting the Myth of Inflight Broadband
Welcome to the first installment of Intelsat’s “Myth vs. Fact” blog series, where we debunk common myths about satellite communications and highlight how Intelsat innovation is reshaping the future of global connectivity. In 2019, U.S. airlines carried more than 925 million passengers, the highest total based on comparable records sinc ... Read More
Benefits of Intelsat General’s FlexAir Solution in Air Force Operations
Having previously examined the key pain points that FlexAir can help solve for customers, Air Force Technology now takes a closer look at some use cases for Intelsat General’s connectivity solution for military and other non-commercial aircraft. This article will explore the advantages of using the FlexAir solution for aircraft operators flying ... Read More
Intelsat and Gogo Commercial Aviation: Reaching New Heights, Together
In late August, Intelsat announced plans to acquire the Commercial Aviation business of Gogo, thereby bringing together two industry powerhouses to redefine the inflight broadband experience for airlines and passengers Today, we are pleased to announce that Gogo Commercial Aviation is officially part of the Intelsat family. It will operate as an I ... Read More
