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Intelsat – A Reliable Resource in the Middle East’s Futuristic Vision

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In a fast-changing part of the world, several Middle East/North African (MENA) countries are investing in a future with resilient communications infrastructure to underpin their economic growth and progress, a key to which is dependable and seamless broadband connectivity. 
Intelsat, the foundational architects of satellite technology and a leading global satellite operator, is partnering in the […]

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Intelsat – Strengthening the Strategic Economic Infrastructure in Africa

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In 2021, one in five people in sub-Saharan Africa lived in an area without mobile broadband coverage, according to the GSMA. This is a staggering 210 million African individuals who have limited connectivity as a result of living in rural or difficult-to-reach areas. The World Bank projected that a 10% increase in mobile internet penetration

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Intelsat Announces Scheduled Launch of Galaxy 33 and Galaxy 34 Satellites

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Serving television and mobility customers
Intelsat is planning a satellite launch Oct. 6 from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Galaxy 33 and Galaxy 34 are geosynchronous communications satellites that will ensure service continuity to Intelsat’s North American customers as part of Intelsat’s Galaxy fleet refresh plan.
Galaxy 33 will be the replacement satellite at 133

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Galaxy 19: Increasing Service in the U.S. with China Central Television (CCTV)

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Intelsat’s Galaxy 19 (G-19) video neighborhood, the largest independent TV and radio community in North America, now features the following channels from China to viewers in North America on G-19: CCTV-4 (America), CGTN (English), CGTN Francais, CGTN Espanol, CGTN Documentary. 
G-19 offers more than 160 multicultural and faith-based channels bringing specialty content from 60 countries and

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Intelsat Resolves Communication Challenges in the Toughest Environments

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The route from Johannesburg to Cape Town in South Africa poses a range of challenges from varying weather conditions to a total altitude drop of nearly 2,000 meters, hindering reliable network connectivity. Austere environments such as this often lack sound terrestrial networks, making connectivity for local communities and various operations inaccessible. To resolve the communication

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Intelsat Makes Pledge to ITU Partner2Connect Digital Coalition

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Closing the digital divide for millions of people around the world
Intelsat has joined the ITU Partner2Connect Digital Coalition as an extension of its long-held commitment to people, communities and the environment. The pledges laid out as part of the coalition are part of Intelsat’s dedication to connecting communities and closing the digital divide around the

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World Satellite Business Summit: The Importance of Partnerships and Collaboration

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Collaboration is a crucial watchword for our industry. No one company or technology alone will ever be able to solve the world’s growing need for connections and connectivity. We also need to be responsible for the space environment and collectively address the space debris problem. And we need to collaborate to adopt standards and interoperability

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Intelsat 20: Viewing Audience Growing in Sub-Saharan Africa

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Survey Reveals World’s Youngest Population Seeks Diverse, Relatable Options
Intelsat has recently finalized a comprehensive audience survey on the sub-Saharan Africa media market that uncovers the preferences and demographics of urban FTA TV viewers in six Sub-Saharan African countries. The study finds that these countries have maintained a steady increase in free-to-air viewers, driving demand for

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Intelsat Enables Merchant Maritime to Reduce Carbon Footprint

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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 shipping industry.
A smooth, operational supply chain is

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Preparing Disaster Recovery Solutions for the Caribbean and Central America Regions

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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.
Just as important to

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Smooth Sailing: How Intelsat FlexMaritime Connects Yachts at Sea

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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. When looking to charter

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

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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 Europe and

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Intelsat Marks Second Successful Year Partnering with STEM Learning Provider MaxIQ

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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 students with the materials andconnectivity they need to develop

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Galaxy 19: Audience Research Reveals Strong Viewership in North America

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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 and faith-based programming.
Intelsat’s

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Preparing for “Above Average” Atlantic Ocean Hurricane Season Forecast

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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 severity of every storm season continues to

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Students Experience Intelsat‘s STEM Space Learning in Africa

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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 launching satellites into space. This unique opportunity is entirely virtual, with each student receiving a

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

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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 upturn.
Increasingly, programmers in Latin America

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