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Intelsat Applauds AMN’s $36 Million Investment Round

Latest funding will enable AMN to connect even more people in remote communities throughout Africa July 20, 2021 was a very good day for the unconnected population of rural Africa. Independent African private equity fund manager Metier announced that it had led an investment round of $36 million into Africa Mobile Networks (AMN), a company ... Read More

Fifty-Two Years and Counting: Intelsat Celebrates the Historic Apollo 11 Mission

It’s amazing to believe that only 12 people have ever walked on the moon. Those fortunate souls surely haven’t forgotten the exhilarating moments they experienced. Many watched the live broadcast of this momentous occasion from their living room television sets as space pioneers Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin took their first leaps to the ... Read More

Connecting Rural Alaska: Intelsat Expands Capacity for GCI

Alaska’s geography and dispersed population presents unique challenges for broadband connectivity services. According to the Blueprint for Alaska’s Broadband Future, “the vast distances that separate Alaskan communities — and the lack of a road system in parts of the state to physically connect villages with the metropolitan areas of ... Read More

Live Aid, 36 Years Later: Celebrating Satellite History

July 13 marks the 36th anniversary of Live Aid, a benefit concert that raised money for the relief of famine-stricken countries in Africa. The 16-hour “super concert” featured more than 75 acts, including Queen, Run DMC, Paul McCartney, Madonna and Elton John performing in two spots: Wembley Stadium in London and JFK Stadium in ... Read More

45cm Antennas: A Unique Connectivity Solution for Leisure Vessels

The leisure vessel market has seen a surge in the adoption of the Very Small Antenna Terminal (VSAT) class in recent years due to the emergence of more affordable smaller antennas with high data rates. With a current market penetration of around 50%, the addressable yacht segment has plenty of potential and opportunities; in fact, ... Read More

Closing the Urban and Rural Digital Divide – A Satellite Industry Expert Perspective

Watch UN Broadband Commissioner and Intelsat Chief Executive Officer Stephen Spengler share his satellite industry expertise and unique perspective on how to close the urban and rural digital divide in this video from the Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development: Spengler says that with the right mix of partnership, investment, innovation ... Read More

Connectivity Solutions for Governments and Border Security

Intelsat recently hosted a virtual event in partnership with Wide Conferences & Exhibits to discuss the challenges of border security for European, Middle Eastern and North African nations. We were joined by government representatives and industry experts who shared insights, technical challenges and trends, as well as space-based solutions ... Read More

Deep Dive: How 45cm Antennas Can Deliver Connectivity Fishing Vessels Need

In recent years, the commercial fishing sector has experienced an uptick in the adoption of Very Small Aperture Terminals (VSAT). With the number of VSAT equipped vessels is expecting a CAGR of 11% by 2030, this trend represents a major market shift. At one time, broadband connectivity at sea for smaller vessels seemed like a ... Read More

Media Market Watch 2021: Sunny Revenue Forecast for Satellite Distribution in the Asia-Pacific Region

With 63% market penetration in the Asia-Pacific region, traditional Pay TV services lead the way in revenue generation The trends and analyses featured in Intelsat’s Media Market Watch 2021 demonstrate that the reach, reliability, capacity and revenue potential of satellite are proving that it’s still the most future-forward option for media ... Read More

Intelsat Disaster Relief Program Provides Emergency Communications Support to Qualified Humanitarian Organizations within 24 Hours

Intelsat has a long history of lending its support to first responders and humanitarian organizations during times of crisis. In 2020 alone, Intelsat utilized its leading global satellite network, connectivity expertise and partner relationships to provide on-the-ground satellite communications relief in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Laura ... Read More