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 favorite movies, […]
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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 communications and mobility services through its open,
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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 support to the families of
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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 who
Intelsat General Communications (IGC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Intelsat, and Cubic’s GATR Antennas recently demonstrated the power of the Intelsat FlexMove for Government service for the U.S. Air Force’s 628th Mission Support Group and 437th Operations Support Squadron or Combat Readiness Group (CRG) at Joint Base Charleston in South Carolina.
The CRG is looking for
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Did you know that the Intelsat 20 satellite (IS-20) serves 40 million households across six African sub-Saharan countries? That means the power of just one Intelsat satellite brings more than 560 Pay TV and Free-to-Air (FTA) channels to millions of households every day.
Intelsat was the first operator in the region in 1965, and we were
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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 Slovak with
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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 sustainable operations and community partnership.
In
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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 around the world.
The 45 centimeter (cm) antennas are small enough
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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 daily screenings recently topped 1.5 million for
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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 centers are a key component of Intelsat’s world-class 24/7 customer experience, which provides customers
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“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 professional skills,
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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 operations can be lacking in this
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 the basketball games to viewers
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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 formal development processes.
Developers are limited to a range of technology and
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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, but that the fragmentation of the
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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 Career Center and additional Arlington County, Virginia high schools. The virtual
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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]. Meanwhile, vessels equipped
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“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 to the internet results in a global
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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 South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana and Sudan, were recently selected for
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