Sending live, high-definition video from the cockpit of a helicopter through its rotor blades and up to a satellite – with no disruption and minimal data or signal loss – has previously proved challenging. But now, beyond-line-of-sight satellite communication from a helicopter is possible, and Intelsat satellites are playing a crucial role.
Hughes Network Systems recently […]
Three-part webinar series now available on demand
Intelsat recently hosted a three-part webinar series in partnership with Broadband TV News to discuss the current status and future of the media distribution market in Central and Eastern Europe. We were joined by industry experts who reviewed insights, technical challenges and trends, as well as ideas on how to capitalize
Capacity donation part of Intelsat’s ongoing work with UN Emergency Telecommunications Cluster
Restoring communications on the island of Vanuatu in the Solomon Islands.
Much needed communication relief has arrived on the remote of island of Vanuatu in the Solomon Islands. Cyclone Harold battered this area in early April, making landfall as a Category 5 storm, the second
After the Storm: Intelsat Helps Connect Cyclone-Battered Island Read More »
Intelsat helps broadcasters tap into growing direct-to-home market and bring in-demand content to more viewers across the continent
Viewership habits in Africa are changing as consumers continue to demand a more personalized media experience across a variety of connected devices and one that’s catered to their growing preference for more localized content, international news and entertainment
Increased Demand for Content Creates Opportunities for Broadcasters in Africa Read More »
A flexible and fully provisioned global managed service that removes the cost and complexity out of creating and managing a communications network
In a recent blog, we explored the limitations of legacy networks and the challenges that arise from attempts to satisfy the increasing data demands from land mobility end users. The challenges become especially pronounced for industrial
Introducing FlexMove – A New Era of Land Mobility Connectivity Read More »
The following interview with Intelsat CEO Stephen Spengler ran in Connectivity Business on May 21, 2020. The full text of is reprinted here with the permission of Connectivity Business.
To access the original article on the Connectivity Business website, please click here.
“Intelsat’s restructuring will help transform satellite for a new age of connectivity”
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Intelsat is “continuing to move business forward – at full speed and without interruption”
Over the last 50 years, Intelsat has proudly fueled the success of our valued customers around the globe, helping them achieve extraordinary goals, facilitated by our secure and reliable connectivity and content-distribution services.
That mission continues unabated today, with Intelsat. We are:
We are
Chief Commercial Officer on Intelsat’s Unwavering Commitment to Customers Read More »
We often take for granted our access to technology. For people living in many countries, however, that luxury is often hard to come by.
William Tabera is a cocoa producer in Centroamérica, San Martín, Peru. His family plucks the fruit pods and processes the seeds inside. Until recently, Tabera’s village didn’t have cellular service or internet.
Intelsat-hosted webinar details alternatives for quickly and economically closing the connectivity gap
It’s common knowledge that internet connectivity brings socio-economic benefits to individuals and communities around the world.
For most people who live and work in rural areas, however, the only way to connect to the internet is through mobile broadband (3G). Yet today, there are approximately
The Future Begins Here: How Satellite Backhaul Enables a Brighter Tomorrow Read More »
CEO Stephen Spengler participates in ITU “Digital Cooperation” webinar series
Intelsat CEO Stephen Spengler recently spoke about broadband connectivity best practices in the time of Covid-19 during a virtual event hosted by the United Nations and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations’ specialized agency for Internet and Communications Technology.
During “Connectivity: Best Practices,” the second
Intelsat CEO on Connectivity Best Practices during COVID-19 and beyond Read More »
Organizations in nearly every sector are looking to increase operating efficiencies and improve processes. Whether for supporting advanced analytics, the Internet of Things, autonomous operations or connected continuity across multiple sites, the digital transformation is rapidly underway. This transition is perhaps no more evident than in the demand for ubiquitous connectivity to enable data-hungry applications.
Eighteen-month partnership has helped connect 3.5 million people
This month, we celebrated an incredible milestone with our partner Africa Mobile Networks (AMN) – connecting the 1,000th remote site and bringing access to 3.5 million people in sub-Saharan Africa.
Intelsat and AMN entered into a partnership in October of 2018 to accelerate the deployment of mobile connectivity to unserved
Intelsat and AMN Bring Mobile Connectivity to 1,000th Site in Sub-Saharan Africa Read More »
On April 2, 2020, Intelsat 901 (IS-901) returned to service after docking with Northrop Grumman’s Mission Extension Vehicle (MEV-1) in geostationary orbit. Intelsat celebrated IS-901’s mission-extension milestone almost 55 years to the day after the historic launch of Intelsat 1 (a.k.a. “Early Bird”), the world’s first communications satellite, which brought us momentous events like the
MEV-1: A Look Back at Intelsat’s Groundbreaking Journey Read More »
Intelsat engineers pioneered satellite technology and created the satellite communications industry during the 1960’s space race.
Today, our engineers continue to push the boundaries of technical innovation, creating new integrated solutions that connect people, businesses and communities – even in the most remote and challenging locations on earth.
Intelsat’s communications team sat down with a few of
The Engineers of Intelsat Read More »
Company remains committed to keeping customers and partners supported, informed and connected during these challenging times
The Coronavirus pandemic is having an unprecedented impact on people and businesses around the world. Our hearts and thoughts are with all of those directly and personally affected by this crisis.
During this challenging time, the entire Intelsat team remains as
CEO Stephen Spengler on Intelsat’s COVID-19 Response Read More »
Since the launch of Sputnik by the Soviet Union in 1957, U.S. Presidents have set the agenda for America’s forays into space. There’s a clear line from President Kennedy’s push to get to the moon to President Trump’s establishment of a Space Force, shaping how we bring American scientific and engineering prowess to bear for
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Former U.S. Marine Staff Sergeant Josh Hauser knows what it’s like to serve overseas and miss out on important events back home.
“When things like the Super Bowl or March Madness roll around, it can be hard – your mind immediately goes to what you’re missing out with friends and family. But, being able to gather
Delta Airlines CEO Ed Bastion made headlines last month when he said his company was working hard to offer free Wi-Fi to its passengers.
His comments didn’t come as a surprise to anyone in the aviation industry. After all, in-flight connectivity and entertainment have a positive impact on an airlines’ Net Promoter Score (NPS), a key loyalty
There is broad and growing agreement that satellites will play a key role in 5G.
Just last week, the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) agreed to define satellite-integration specifications in an upcoming release of its 5G technical standards.
The consensus that satellite should be part of the 5G standards, at this early and defining stage of the process, is a
Satellite in a 5G World Read More »
For more than a decade now, Intelsat General has taken a leadership role in convincing the U.S. government to make better use of commercial satellite communications (COMSATCOM) in a wide range of military and non-military operations around the world. We have worked closely with both Congress and the Department of Defense (DoD) to make it
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