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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
Intelsat and AMN Recognized for Accomplishments in Closing the Digital Divide
Partnership has connected nearly 5 million people in underserved locations across Sub-Saharan Africa Intelsat and Africa Mobile Networks (AMN) were recently honored for their work bringing mobile connectivity to millions of people in remote areas across Sub-Saharan Africa. Euroconsult awarded Intelsat and AMN the “Mobile Connectivity / Universal ... Read More
Intelsat CellBackhaul Coming to Europe
Managed service helps MNOs expand coverage to more communities, roadways, parks and remote sites Intelsat has recently seen a doubling of traffic in rural cellular networks, which we attribute to the shift in increased remote working, education and healthcare to these areas, and away from centralized urban centers. This trend is adding to the alre ... Read More
Intelsat Helps Scientists Stay Connected in One of the Planet’s Harshest Climates
New high-wind satellite terminal headed to Antarctica Intelsat General Communications, an Intelsat subsidiary that primarily serves U.S. government and military customers, is proudly supporting the important work of the scientists stationed at the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) outpost in Antarctica who conduct research that cannot be done ... Read More