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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

Download Your Intelsat Bracket for the NCAA Basketball Tournament

We take basketball pretty seriously over here. For many years, Intelsat has been proud to support our partners in bringing the live action of college basketball tournaments and sports to your screens at home. Utilizing our Galaxy satellite fleet and our occasional use (OU) contribution and full-time distribution capabilities, we’re bringing all ... Read More

Engineering Better Solutions: The Intelsat Hack-A-Thon

Proving hacker-type concepts makes for stronger engineers. Dozens of Intelsat Commercial Aviation engineers recently demonstrated this while taking part in a company-sponsored virtual Hack-A-Thon. The word “hack” in this manner doesn’t mean testing security of a system, but rather allowing teams to implement something, without following form ... Read More

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