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U.S. Troops Impressed by the Power of Intelsat FlexGround

Intelsat General Communications (IGC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Intelsat, and Cubic’s GATR Antennas recently demonstrated the power of the Intelsat FlexGround service for the U.S. Air Force’s 628th Mission Support Group and 437th Operations Support Squadron or Combat Readiness Group (CRG) at Joint Base Charleston in South Carolina. The CRG ... Read More

Media-Powered: Intelsat 20 in Africa

Did you know that the Intelsat 20 satellite (IS-20) serves 40 million households across six African sub-Saharan countries? That means the power of just one Intelsat satellite brings more than 560 Pay TV and Free-to-Air (FTA) channels to millions of households every day. Intelsat was the first operator in the region in 1965, and we ... Read More

Slovak Telekom Selects Intelsat for New Transponder Expansion

Deal is one of the largest and longest new business satellite agreements in the region in recent years Intelsat today announced a monumental deal with Slovak Telekom that will change the landscape of its services, including direct to home (DTH), in the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region. Finalized last week, the deal will provide ... Read More

Celebrating Earth Day, Every Day, at Intelsat’s Paumalu, Hawaii Teleport

Intelsat investments and partnerships are helping to preserve historic area, support local community Intelsat has owned its Paumalu, Hawaii teleport site since the 1960s. Over the years, with Intelsat’s help, the former pineapple farm-turned satellite operations site on the North Shore of Hawaii’s Oahu island has evolved into a model of sustai ... Read More

Intelsat’s Commitment to Corporate Responsibility

Company releases annual report detailing global CSR efforts For nearly 60 years, Intelsat has leveraged its cutting-edge space-based technology, world-leading global communications network and unparalleled expertise to connect people, communities, businesses and governments in over 200 countries around the world. Today, as the operator of the worl ... Read More

Intelsat Announces Compact FlexMaritime 45cm Antenna Class

Small, affordable, easy-to-install maritime terminals bring fast data speeds to coastal fishing, leisure and recreational vessels Intelsat released a smaller antenna class for its FlexMaritime service today that will bring a new level of broadband connectivity performance and affordability to leisure, fishing and light-commercial maritime vessels ... Read More

Intelsat Survey Points to Emerging Inflight Internet Trends

Post-COVID Travel Should Include Better Inflight Connectivity, Survey Finds It’s no surprise that the COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on the commercial aviation industry.  With global vaccination rates surging, however, airlines are optimistic that most passengers will soon return to booking both business and leisure trips. In fact, TSA ... Read More

Intelsat Opens Three New Customer Support Centers in Brazil, South Africa and India

Company Expands Its Industry-Leading Customer-Service Capabilities Intelsat, operator of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial network, is expanding its industry-leading customer support capabilities by opening three new Customer Operations Centers in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Johannesburg, South Africa and Chennai, India. The c ... Read More

Interns Gain Valuable Experience at Intelsat through Genesys Works Program

“I have access to the resources that will help me get to where I dream to be.” An internship offers students a window to real-world work experience. For those who like what they see, an internship can offer a much-needed open door to opportunity. Intelsat is committed to providing the next generation with training and ... Read More

Newly Expanded Intelsat Maritime Network Delivers Reliable Connectivity to Vessels on the North Atlantic Sea Lane

The North Atlantic Oceanic Route is one of the most strategic trade routes, linking Western Europe and North America. Each year, commercial maritime vessels transport large volumes of cargo through this sea lane. These waters also support major fishing, offshore energy, cruise and leisure industries. However, network connectivity for critical oper ... Read More