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Intelsat Enables Merchant Maritime to Reduce Carbon Footprint

Intelsat provides consistent and secure connectivity that enables real-time applications that save vessels fuel, time and money. At a time when governments and scientists alike are pushing industries to cut their carbon emissions, Intelsat’s maritime connectivity solutions streamline processes at sea to lower fuel consumption for the global ... Read More

Preparing Disaster Recovery Solutions for the Caribbean and Central America Regions

In a previous post, we highlighted the work Intelsat is doing with mobile operators in hurricane-prone regions to help ensure service continuity in the face of recurring extreme weather events. Strengthening cellular networks is a crucial part of immediate post-storm recovery, as well as the long-term development and productivity of a region. ... Read More

Smooth Sailing: How Intelsat FlexMaritime Connects Yachts at Sea

Delivering reliable, high-quality satellite connectivity for a relaxing and entertaining journey For those looking to get away, the tranquility of sailing on a private yacht or personal boat is unmatched, yet going hours without connectivity can increase stress levels and lead to a poor leisure experience for both passengers and crew members. ... Read More

Intelsat at Farnborough: Commercial Aviation’s Small but Mighty UK Presence

Farnborough’s Air Show isn’t the town’s only claim to fame. The airport of the same name is home sweet home to a small division of Intelsat Commercial Aviation residing just north of the runway. The team plays a critical role in the smooth installation, operation and maintenance of Intelsat’s inflight connectivity for airlines across ... Read More

Intelsat Marks Second Successful Year Partnering with STEM Learning Provider MaxIQ

Intelsat has graduated another group of students in the second year of its STEM partnershipwith MaxIQ. Four groups of students from five African countries presented design concepts forsatellites supporting the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on June 29. Intelsat in coordination with MaxIQ (formerly Xinabox) provides ... Read More

Galaxy 19: Audience Research Reveals Strong Viewership in North America

By: Andrew Haden, Intelsat Product Commercialization Manager, Media North America has long been a hub to a diverse group of immigrant and multicultural communities who are looking to watch content from back home. A recent audience study shows these communities are continuing to grow in the United States, increasing the demand for multicultural ... Read More

Empowering DRC Through Improved Connectivity

Did you know more than 49 million people live in remote or rural regions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)? In those regions, more than 32 million live in an area without a minimum of 3G. Broadband access is widely recognized as a catalyst for social and economic development and gaps in connectivity impact ... Read More

Preparing for “Above Average” Atlantic Ocean Hurricane Season Forecast

Intelsat Continues to Sharpen Disaster Recovery Capabilities The 2021 Atlantic hurricane season was the third most active year ever,according to the National Hurricane Center. The season produced 21 named storms, with total damages estimated at $80.683 billion (USD). Experts are predicting the 2022 season will also be above average. As the ... Read More

Students Experience Intelsat‘s STEM Space Learning in Africa

Intelsat’s second annual Africa STEM Space Challenge is well underway. Intelsat’s partnership with MaxIQ Space (formerly Xinabox) delivers its Xinabox Space STEM (space, technology, engineering, and math) program to teenagers across the African continent. The intensive program culminates in students designing, building, and ... Read More

Latin America Market Watch 2021: The Monetization Advantage of Satellite and Pay TV

As digital adoption proliferates across Latin America, programmers in the region are asking how to get the most value out of their broadening content offerings.Intelsat’s Media Market Watch 2021 illustrates the relevant trends fueling subscriber growth, and illustrates how satellite connectivity remains the best means of taking advantage of the ... Read More