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Intelsat Applauds AMN’s $36 Million Investment Round
Latest funding will enable AMN to connect even more people in remote communities throughout Africa July 20, 2021 was a very good day for the unconnected population of rural Africa. Independent African private equity fund manager Metier announced that it had led an investment round of $36 million into Africa Mobile Networks (AMN), a company ... Read More
Fifty-Two Years and Counting: Intelsat Celebrates the Historic Apollo 11 Mission
It’s amazing to believe that only 12 people have ever walked on the moon. Those fortunate souls surely haven’t forgotten the exhilarating moments they experienced. Many watched the live broadcast of this momentous occasion from their living room television sets as space pioneers Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin took their first leaps to the moon ... Read More
Connecting Rural Alaska: Intelsat Expands Capacity for GCI
Alaska’s geography and dispersed population presents unique challenges for broadband connectivity services. According to the Blueprint for Alaska’s Broadband Future, “the vast distances that separate Alaskan communities — and the lack of a road system in parts of the state to physically connect villages with the metropolitan areas of Ancho ... Read More
Live Aid, 36 Years Later: Celebrating Satellite History
July 13 marks the 36th anniversary of Live Aid, a benefit concert that raised money for the relief of famine-stricken countries in Africa. The 16-hour “super concert” featured more than 75 acts, including Queen, Run DMC, Paul McCartney, Madonna and Elton John performing in two spots: Wembley Stadium in London and JFK Stadium in Phila ... Read More
45cm Antennas: A Unique Connectivity Solution for Leisure Vessels
The leisure vessel market has seen a surge in the adoption of the Very Small Antenna Terminal (VSAT) class in recent years due to the emergence of more affordable smaller antennas with high data rates. With a current market penetration of around 50%, the addressable yacht segment has plenty of potential and opportunities; in fact, ... Read More
Closing the Urban and Rural Digital Divide – A Satellite Industry Expert Perspective
Watch UN Broadband Commissioner and Intelsat Chief Executive Officer Stephen Spengler share his satellite industry expertise and unique perspective on how to close the urban and rural digital divide in this video from the Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development: Spengler says that with the right mix of partnership, investment, innovation ... Read More
Connectivity Solutions for Governments and Border Security
Intelsat recently hosted a virtual event in partnership with Wide Conferences & Exhibits to discuss the challenges of border security for European, Middle Eastern and North African nations. We were joined by government representatives and industry experts who shared insights, technical challenges and trends, as well as space-based solutions th ... Read More
Deep Dive: How 45cm Antennas Can Deliver Connectivity Fishing Vessels Need
In recent years, the commercial fishing sector has experienced an uptick in the adoption of Very Small Aperture Terminals (VSAT). With the number of VSAT equipped vessels is expecting a CAGR of 11% by 2030, this trend represents a major market shift. At one time, broadband connectivity at sea for smaller vessels seemed like a ... Read More
Media Market Watch 2021: Sunny Revenue Forecast for Satellite Distribution in the Asia-Pacific Region
With 63% market penetration in the Asia-Pacific region, traditional Pay TV services lead the way in revenue generation The trends and analyses featured in Intelsat’s Media Market Watch 2021 demonstrate that the reach, reliability, capacity and revenue potential of satellite are proving that it’s still the most future-forward option for media d ... Read More
Intelsat Disaster Relief Program Provides Emergency Communications Support to Qualified Humanitarian Organizations within 24 Hours
Intelsat has a long history of lending its support to first responders and humanitarian organizations during times of crisis. In 2020 alone, Intelsat utilized its leading global satellite network, connectivity expertise and partner relationships to provide on-the-ground satellite communications relief in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Laura ... Read More
In-Orbit Mission Success: Extending the Life of Intelsat 10-02
At Intelsat, we pride ourselves on doing everything we can to ensure our customers receive the best possible service experience. So, when Northrop Grumman first introduced its Mission Extension Vehicle technology, we jumped at the chance to use in-orbit servicing to help extend the life of the satellites in our 50-plus-strong fleet. Fast forward t ... Read More
Inflight Connectivity in a Post-COVID World
This article originally appeared in the June 2021 edition of Satellite Pro Middle East. While the aviation industry has been badly hit by the Covid pandemic, the vaccination roll-out that has been kicked off by many countries around the world gives us some hope that we might get back to some normality. And the industry ... Read More
Challenge Accepted: Connectivity in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Did you know more than 49 million people live in remote or rural regions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)? In those regions, more than 32 million live in an area without a minimum of 3G. The lack of reliable connectivity via mobile phone or computer can limit interactions needed for learning, working, ... Read More
Mission Success: Intelsat and Xinabox Produce 12 Winners in Africa STEM Challenge
Preparing the next generation to lead new and exciting innovations is fundamental to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in communications technology and beyond. Considering almost half of the world’s population doesn’t have access to broadband technology, Intelsat aims to rise to meet the challenge of preparing children around t ... Read More
Severe-Storm Ready: Intelsat is Here to Help
Intelsat is ready with emergency satellite communications services as the 2021 hurricane season starts The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently released its 2021 Atlantic hurricane season forecast, predicting an active storm season with a 60% chance of an above-normal number of named storms. NOAA says there is a pos ... Read More
Family Matters: How Tech has Changed the Way Military Families Connect
In May, Intelsat is highlighting its military veteran employees, the services we provide to the active armed forces and our ongoing philanthropic support for military- and veteran-support organizations. We’re also recognizing the unwavering sacrifices of military spouses and families. Satellite communications has long provided a lifeline for mil ... Read More
I Want my Inflight Connectivity (IFC)
You’ve packed your sunscreen, flip-flops, your patience and your mobile device. Whether this is your first flight since the pandemic or not, you know a lot of things have changed. Your expectations for in-flight connectivity (IFC) are one of those changes. Being cooped up at home with access to high-speed internet and all of your ... Read More
“We’ve Been in Those Boots”
Intelsat’s military veterans share real-world experiences that continue to shape their careers One of the reasons why Intelsat is the leading provider of satellite connectivity to the U.S. Armed Forces is because we understand what it takes to successfully complete a mission. Intelsat provides secure and seamless broadband connectivity, video co ... Read More
Honoring and Supporting our Service Members and their Families
Intelsat donation to the Patriot Foundation will fund scholarships for children of fallen and wounded U.S. service members May is National Military Appreciation Month, and Intelsat is honoring current and former members of the U.S. Armed Forces all month long. Intelsat began the month with a donation to the Patriot Foundation, which provides ... Read More
Intelsat and Harbor Research Find Security, Ease of Set-up and Bandwidth Requirements are Top Needs for End Users of Land Mobile Connectivity Services
Recent Survey of 350 Industry Professionals Reveals Remote Connectivity and Security Needs are Biggest Drives of Satellite Adoption Staying connected no matter where you are or what you’re doing is now a way of life. That doesn’t change for businesses, first responders and other professionals who work in the field or on the road, and ... Read More
