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Global Government solutions in Europe

Intelsat welcomes the opportunity to comment on this roadmap as the operator of the world’s largest integrated satellite constellation and ground network, which draws on a diverse global supply chain. The European Commission rightly recognizes in its Industrial Strategy that European defence and space sectors are essential for Europe’s future, ... Read More

Intelsat Gives Back: STEM Education during Remote Learning

Keeping students focused and engaged during distance learning can be challenging for teachers in all subjects, including science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Aiming to keep STEM interest accessible for students, Intelsat recently hosted a space-focused question-and-answer session with students from Syphax Education Center, Arlington C ... Read More

Don’t Miss the Boat on Maritime Connectivity

By the end of this decade, the global maritime connectivity market is projected to undergo steady growth and improved efficiencies, according to industry analysts. For example, capacity leased for Very Small Aperture Terminals (VSAT) is forecast to grow at a 27% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) by 2029, according to Euroconsult research[1]. Mean ... Read More

STEM Education: Connectivity is Key

“These youngsters are determined, but don’t have the connectivity” Intelsat is working to bring reliable broadband internet to underserved and unconnected communities around the world. While we have connected many, there are still corners of the globe that struggle to access a regular, reliable internet connection. Lack of access ... Read More

Intelsat Selects Exceptional High School Students for Xinabox STEM Challenge

Intelsat, operator of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial network, is partnering with XinaBox (pronounced “X in a Box”) to deliver space-focused STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) learning tools to teenagers across the African continent. Sixteen teenage applicants from all over the continent, including Sout ... Read More

The Making of an Intelsat Satellite

Intelsat’s newest communications satellite, Galaxy 30 (G-30), went into service yesterday. It’s now providing Intelsat customers in North America with high-performance television-distribution service. In 2020, Intelsat announced our plans to procure, build and launch seven C-band satellites over the next few years. And earlier this year, we an ... Read More

Intelsat and Telenor Satellite to Add New 4K/UHD Channels to Key Regions Across Europe

Intelsat and Telenor Satellite are extending their longstanding partnership at 1° West to expand 4K/Ultra High Definition (UHD) channel distribution to Nordic and Central Eastern European (CEE) countries, and directly into the homes of nearly 18 million Pay TV households in the region. The Intelsat and Telenor Satellite 1° West media distributio ... Read More

Busting the Myth of Inflight Broadband

Welcome to the first installment of Intelsat’s “Myth vs. Fact” blog series, where we debunk common myths about satellite communications and highlight how Intelsat innovation is reshaping the future of global connectivity.  In 2019, U.S. airlines carried more than 925 million passengers, the highest total based on comparable records sinc ... Read More

Benefits of Intelsat General’s FlexAir Solution in Air Force Operations

Having previously examined the key pain points that FlexAir can help solve for customers, Air Force Technology now takes a closer look at some use cases for Intelsat General’s connectivity solution for military and other non-commercial aircraft. This article will explore the advantages of using the FlexAir solution for aircraft operators flying ... Read More

Intelsat and Gogo Commercial Aviation: Reaching New Heights, Together

In late August, Intelsat announced plans to acquire the Commercial Aviation business of Gogo, thereby bringing together two industry powerhouses to redefine the inflight broadband experience for airlines and passengers Today, we are pleased to announce that Gogo Commercial Aviation is officially part of the Intelsat family. It will operate as an I ... Read More