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Intelsat Finalizes Satellite and Launch Vehicle Contracts for U.S. C-band Spectrum Transition

Years of careful planning and significant up-front investments enable Intelsat’s early progress and pave the way for 5G in America McLean, VA – Intelsat, operator of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial network, today announced it has finalized all of its required contracts with satellite manufacturers and launch-vehicle ... Read More

Intelsat to Acquire Commercial Aviation Business of Gogo

Combination Brings Together Two Complementary Powerhouses – the World’s Largest Satellite Network and the Leading Provider of Commercial In-flight Connectivity. Will Redefine the In-flight Broadband Experience and Offer More Robust Solutions for Airlines and Passengers. McLean, VA – August 31, 2020 – Intelsat (OTC: INTEQ), operator of the ... Read More

Intelsat Announces Successful Launch of Galaxy 30 and MEV-2

McLean, Va. – August 15, 2020 – Intelsat, operator of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial network, announced the successful launch of Galaxy 30, a geosynchronous communications satellite that will primarily provide high-performance television distribution service to Intelsat’s North American customers. Northrop Grumma ... Read More

ViacomCBS Networks International Selects Intelsat for Video Distribution to Major Global Markets

Premium content powerhouse to maximize viewership with Intelsat’s full suite of managed media services, direct-to-home platform, robust video neighborhoods, terrestrial fiber and ground-to-satellite uplinks McLean, Va. – Intelsat, operator of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial network, today announced it has been selec ... Read More

Intelsat Announces New Vice President of Global Government Affairs and Policy

Peter B. Davidson brings more than 35 years of government, telecom and legal expertise McLean, Va. – Intelsat, operator of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial network, today announced that Peter B. Davidson has joined the company as Vice President of Global Government Affairs and Policy. Based in the company’s McLean, V ... Read More

Intelsat and Liquid Telecom Extend Successful Partnership that Delivers Reliable Internet Services to Africa

Extension will bring broadband and other critical communications services to more people throughout Eastern, Central and Southern Africa McLean, Va. & London – Intelsat, operator of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial network, today announced an extension of its partnership with Liquid Telecom the leading pan-Africa ... Read More

Intelsat Files C-band Spectrum Transition Plan with FCC to Accelerate America’s 5G Buildout

Filing encapsulates two years of detailed and proactive planning to expedite America’s C-band transition – while preserving quality service to Intelsat’s broadcast, cable, religious and government customers, and the 100+ million U.S. households they serve McLean, VA – Intelsat, operator of the world’s largest integrated satellite and te ... Read More

Intelsat Procures New Satellites for C-band Spectrum Transition

Contracts in place with U.S. manufacturers Maxar Technologies and Northrop Grumman McLean, VA – Intelsat, operator of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial network, today announced that it has contracted for new satellites with U.S. manufacturers, a necessary step to meet the accelerated C-band spectrum clearing timelin ... Read More

IGC Enters Cooperative R&D Agreement with U.S. ACCDC C5ISR Center

Intelsat General Enters into Cooperative R&D Agreement with U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command C5ISR Center Collaboration aims to advance SATCOM system capabilities McLean, VA – Intelsat General Communications, LLC (IGC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Intelsat, has entered into a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement ... Read More

Intelsat Opts into FCC Accelerated C-band Clearing Plan

Company mobilizes operations to accelerate C-band clearing for U.S. 5G McLean, Va. – Intelsat, operator of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial network, today filed a written commitment with the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to accelerate clearing of the U.S. C-band spectrum. Intelsat completed the filin ... Read More