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Higher Throughputs and Managed Services to Improve Brazil Connectivity

Intelsat, operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks and leading provider of inflight connectivity (IFC), announced today the expansion of Brazil-based infrastructure to Brazil and South America. In addition to meeting the growing demand for in-flight connectivity, the availability of the Intelsat CellBackhaul and FlexEnterprise platforms will offer cost-effective solutions […]

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Powering the Modernization of the Agricultural Industry and the Smart Farm of Tomorrow

Global agriculture is in the throes of a digital transformation – and the timing couldn’t be more critical, with global crises threatening food supplies and agricultural production needs expected to increase 70 percent by 2050. Powered by billions in investment, emerging technologies are ushering in the era of “smart farming,” in which growers can ultimately

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A Fair and Balanced Approach to Spectrum Allocation Is Needed to Fulfill Satellite’s Promise and Meet Incessant Bandwidth Demands

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Spectrum is the lifeblood of the telecommunications industry. It is a scarce and limited resource craved, now more than ever, by both mobile operators and satellite communications providers, both eager to develop and deliver innovative new applications and services to business and consumer end users.
Historically, terrestrial mobile technology and satellite technology have been dependent upon

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A Fair and Balanced Approach to Spectrum Allocation Is Needed to Fulfill Satellite’s Promise and Meet Incessant Bandwidth Demands

Spectrum is the lifeblood of the telecommunications industry. It is a scarce and limited resource craved, now more than ever, by both mobile operators and satellite communications providers, both eager to develop and deliver innovative new applications and services to business and consumer end users.
Historically, terrestrial mobile technology and satellite technology have been dependent upon

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NASA, FAA & Military Branches Hitch Rides to Space with Intelsat Hosted Payloads

Spring can’t come soon enough for the teams at Intelsat and NASA. Come April 2023, Intelsat is set to host NASA’s TEMPO (Tropospheric Monitoring of Pollution) instrument onboard the Intelsat 40e satellite. TEMPO will be an Earth Venture Instrument mission and will help NASA improve air quality forecasting with exceptionally detailed measurements of atmospheric pollution

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Intelsat 11 Moves Closer to Well-Deserved Retirement

After serving many Latin American broadcast customers for 15 years, Intelsat 11 (IS-11) is moving into an inclined orbit for a well-deserved rest and will serve as a backup restoration service satellite. IS-11 will eventually be decommissioned and safely moved to the high-orbit space graveyard.
Already, many media customers have migrated to other Intelsat video neighborhoods

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With Detail and Discipline, Intelsat Clears C-band Spectrum for 5G Networks and Demonstrates Managed-Services Prowess

U.S. wireless and mobile network operators have invested billions in recent years to ready their networks for 5G. After investing more than $121 billion since 2018 into infrastructure upgrades and modernization projects, operators continue to position to acquire as much spectrum as possible for delivery of new services and for consumer and enterprise applications.
To accommodate

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In the Fiercely Competitive Media Market, Intelsat Managed Services Allows Content Providers to Focus Where it Matters Most

The world’s media organizations remain locked in an intense battle for viewers and subscribers. With streaming providers and over-the-top TV services joining linear cable television companies in a fragmented, competitive, and oversaturated marketplace, the ability to survive and thrive requires massive investments in the development and production of content that will capture and retain the

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Intelsat Leading a New Approach to Connecting the Unconnected in Africa

Africa is among the most complex environments for any communications service provider seeking to deliver high-quality and consistently available connectivity to the people who need it. Regional factors and geographical realities contribute to the difficulties of delivering uninterrupted, high-speed communications on par with what is commonplace across most of the rest of the world.
Building, optimizing

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Virtualizing Network Functions – How Intelsat and Kratos are Leading the Charge and Moving the Satellite Industry Forward

As has been the trend in other industries, virtualizing network functions promises to transform the satellite industry. Intelsat and Kratos are leading the charge.
Intelsat’s SmartEdge terminal incorporates Kratos’s OpenSpace technology which is moving us towards our vision of network virtualization and enabling us to conquer another industry first by bringing a virtualized modem into our

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Virtualization of Space is Underway… Leading to the Emergence of Smarter, More Agile Satellite Networks

Software is taking over. In all corners of the world, physical hardware systems are being replaced by cloud technologies and agile software defined networks (SDN) with flexible architectures and a greater ability to interoperate with other systems and dynamically respond to changing user requirements.
Few industries are not engaging in some form of digital transformation.

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The Call for Sustainable Space Leadership

A Thriving Economy in Orbit Brings Leaders in Space Sustainability to the Forefront
Space exploration has had an enormously positive effect on society, with its impact growing exponentially since NASA sent the first men to the moon in 1969 – an event that Intelsat’s Early Bird satellite played a critical role in bringing to the world.

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Introducing Intelsat’s Next Firsts – Stories of Innovation in Space

Since our founding in 1964, Intelsat has long been synonymous with satellite-industry “firsts” in service to our planet and our customers.
Established to manage a fleet of satellites that could connect the world through international broadcasts, Intelsat launched its first commercial communications satellite – Early Bird – into synchronous orbit in 1965, giving rise to

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Intelsat – A Reliable Resource in the Middle East’s Futuristic Vision

In a fast-changing part of the world, several Middle East/North African (MENA) countries are investing in a future with resilient communications infrastructure to underpin their economic growth and progress, a key to which is dependable and seamless broadband connectivity.
Intelsat, the foundational architects of satellite technology and a leading global satellite operator, is partnering in the

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Intelsat – Strengthening the Strategic Economic Infrastructure in Africa

In 2021, one in five people in sub-Saharan Africa lived in an area without mobile broadband coverage, according to the GSMA. This is a staggering 210 million African individuals who have limited connectivity as a result of living in rural or difficult-to-reach areas. The World Bank projected that a 10% increase in mobile internet penetration

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Intelsat Announces Scheduled Launch of Galaxy 33 and Galaxy 34 Satellites

Serving television and mobility customers
Intelsat is planning a satellite launch Oct. 6 from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Galaxy 33 and Galaxy 34 are geosynchronous communications satellites that will ensure service continuity to Intelsat’s North American customers as part of Intelsat’s Galaxy fleet refresh plan.
Galaxy 33 will be the replacement satellite at 133

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Galaxy 19: Increasing Service in the U.S. with China Central Television (CCTV)

Intelsat’s Galaxy 19 (G-19) video neighborhood, the largest independent TV and radio community in North America, now features the following channels from China to viewers in North America on G-19: CCTV-4 (America), CGTN (English), CGTN Francais, CGTN Espanol, CGTN Documentary.
G-19 offers more than 160 multicultural and faith-based channels bringing specialty content from 60 countries and

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Intelsat Resolves Communication Challenges in the Toughest Environments

The route from Johannesburg to Cape Town in South Africa poses a range of challenges from varying weather conditions to a total altitude drop of nearly 2,000 meters, hindering reliable network connectivity. Austere environments such as this often lack sound terrestrial networks, making connectivity for local communities and various operations inaccessible. To resolve the communication

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Intelsat Makes Pledge to ITU Partner2Connect Digital Coalition

Closing the digital divide for millions of people around the world
Intelsat has joined the ITU Partner2Connect Digital Coalition as an extension of its long-held commitment to people, communities and the environment. The pledges laid out as part of the coalition are part of Intelsat’s dedication to connecting communities and closing the digital divide around the

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Three Reasons Africa is the New Media Frontier

To say Africa is a diverse place would be an understatement. In fact, Africa is perhaps the most culturally diverse places in the world. With 54 counties between its shores, and more than 2000 languages spoken, it represents an immense TV audience that is growing thanks to satellite media distribution. Below are three reasons content

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