The World Teleport Association (WTA), founded in 1985, is a trade association focused on the business of satellite communications from the ground up. It serves as an advocate for teleport operators in the global telecommunications market, promoting excellence in business practice, technology, and operations. WTA offers certification programs for teleports and provides insights into the teleport and satellite sectors, offering its members reports, events, and networking opportunities. Key partners include teleport operators, satellite and hybrid network operators, and providers of satellite communication technology.
All verified mentions of this organization in source documents.
Es’hailSat’s Al Ghuwayriyah Teleport facility achieved Tier 4 certification from the World Teleport Association in early 2025.
Es’hailSat’s Al Ghuwayriyah Teleport received Tier 4 certification from the World Teleport Association in early 2025.
World Teleport Association security assessments have focused predominantly on cyber threats such as IP-enabled systems, denial-of-service attacks, and signal interference.
Randall Barney is the executive director of the World Teleport Association.
Saudi Net Link achieved Tier 3 certification of its Khobar and Rawabi-Riyadh teleports in Saudi Arabia under the World Teleport Association’s Teleport Certification Program.
Randall Barney joined the World Teleport Association in 2006 as membership administrator after serving in administrative positions with other nonprofit associations.
Hellas Sat achieved Tier 4 certification of its Athens teleport under the World Teleport Association Teleport Certification Program.
A teleport operator completes a more-than-170-item questionnaire and submits it to the World Teleport Association as part of the WTA certification process.
Hellas Sat has renewed the Tier 4 certification of its Space Centre in Cyprus under the World Teleport Association’s Teleport Certification program.
A teleport operator completes a more-than-170-item questionnaire and submits it to the World Teleport Association as part of the WTA certification process.
Al Yah Satellite Communications Company’s Abu Dhabi Teleport was awarded the World Teleport Association’s Tier 4 Certification.
John Yates, Atheras Analytics CEO, will moderate the World Teleport Association panel titled 'Designing the Digital Ground Segment of the Future' on 20 March.
World Teleport Association renewed the Tier 4 certification of Eutelsat Group’s Rambouillet Teleport in Rambouillet, France.
A teleport has six months after receiving Provisional Certification to achieve Full Certification under World Teleport Association’s program.
A teleport operator seeking Provisional Certification completes a more-than-170-item questionnaire and submits it to the World Teleport Association.
The World Teleport Association renewed the Tier 4 certification of Azercosmos’ Baku teleport following an audit of the facility by the association.
A teleport operator completes a more than 170-item questionnaire and submits it to the World Teleport Association as part of the WTA certification process.
The Lurín certification is the 53rd certification issued under the World Teleport Association Teleport Certification Program since the program was launched at IBC 2015.
The World Teleport Association’s Teleport Certification Program provides a means for customers to select teleport vendors that deliver the price-performance level appropriate for their applications.
etisalat by e& achieved Tier 4 Full Certification from the World Teleport Association for its Jebel Ali teleport in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.