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Intelsat Continues Investment in Global 5G Software-Defined Network with Acquisition of Two Software-Defined Satellites from Thales Alenia Space

Intelsat now has Four Software-Defined Satellites in Production McLean, Va. – Intelsat, operator of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial network, and Thales Alenia Space, Joint Venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%) have signed an agreement to build two software-defined satellites designed to advance Intelsat’s ... Read More

Intelsat Achieves Confirmation of Plan of Reorganization, Final Court Milestone in Financial Restructuring Process

Fully Consensual Plan Will Reduce Debt by More Than Half and Position Company for Long-Term Success Early 2022 Emergence Expected as Company Builds World’s First Global 5G Satellite-Based, Software-Defined, Unified Network Commitments Obtained for Nearly $8 Billion in Exit Financing MCLEAN, VA – December 16, 2021 – Intelsat S.A. (OTC: ... Read More

Intelsat and Telefónica Global Solutions (TGS) Partner to Bring High-Speed Connectivity to Telefónica Germany in Rural and Remote Parts of the Country

McLean, Va. – Telefónica Germany is now using the Intelsat CellBackhaul managed service through Telefónica Global Solutions (TGS) to bring 4G LTE mobile coverage rapidly, cost-efficiently, and reliably to customers in some of its most rural coverage areas. Telefónica Germany is always working to strengthen and expand its national network ... Read More

Intelsat Named 2021 Best Satellite Operator by Telecom Review Excellence Awards

McLean, Va. – Intelsat, operator of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial network, has been named the Best Satellite Operator by Telecom Review. The award was presented to Intelsat during the 15th edition of the Telecom Review Leaders’ Summit held virtually and in-person at the InterContinental Dubai Festival City in ... Read More

Intelsat Named Best In-Flight Wi-Fi Service by Global Traveler Magazine

McLean, Va. – Intelsat, operator of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial network, has been named the Best Wi-Fi Service in commercial aviation by Global Traveler (GT) magazine. GT offers unique daily content catering to the lifestyle and travel interests of premium travelers who fly all over the world for business and ... Read More

Intelsat’s Global, Multi-layered High-throughput FlexMaritime Service Expands Into Indian Territorial Waters

Delivers reliable broadband services through new India gateway McLean, Va. – Intelsat, operator of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial network, announces the expansion of its global FlexMaritime service, now enabling connectivity for vessels traveling in Indian territorial waters and immediately enhancing the service ... Read More

Intelsat FlexMaritime Now Powers More Than 8,000 Vessels Globally with Ubiquitous, High-Speed Connectivity.

Designed to meet the needs of vessels in a range of maritime markets, FlexMaritime supports vital business and crew communications with flexible, reliable connectivity solutions McLean, Va. – Intelsat, operator of the world’s largest satellite fleet and connectivity infrastructure, now has more than 8,000 vessels operating on its ... Read More

Rex Airlines Selects Intelsat for Mainline Fleet Inflight Connectivity

First Intelsat Wi-Fi-equipped Rex Aircraft Now Operating McLean, Va. – Intelsat, operator of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial network, is installing its inflight connectivity systems on Rex Airlines‘ domestic Australian fleet of Boeing 737-800s. Passengers traveling on Rex Airline’s domestic fleet can ... Read More

Kymeta, Intelsat and Fraunhofer IIS Successfully Demonstrate Satellite-enabled 5G Connectivity for Mobile Communications

Kymeta and Intelsat develop future 5G technologies for satellite-based communications with mobility with Fraunhofer IIS Redmond, Wash., and McLean, Va.— November 9, 2021 — Kymeta (www.kymetacorp.com), the communications company making mobile global, and Intelsat (https://www.intelsat.com), operator of the world’s largest and most advanced ... Read More

Intelsat and OneWeb Demo Global Multi-Orbit Satellite Service to U.S. Department of Defense

Unique partnership showcases transport diversification between geosynchronous earth orbit (GEO) and low earth orbit (LEO) constellations McLean, Va. – Intelsat, operator of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial network,   OneWeb (OWT), a global provider of innovative, secure satellite communications, and Linchpin ... Read More