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Intelsat

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Intelsat is a multinational satellite services provider, delivering services to commercial, governmental, and military organizations. Operating one of the world's largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks, the company offers video broadcasting, broadband connectivity, and secure satellite communications. Intelsat partners with organizations like Vodafone, Gilat Satellite Networks, and SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation, and works with launch providers such as Arianespace and International Launch Services to manage its satellite program from design and construction through launch and in-orbit operations.

commercialFounded 1962
History · 1 eventJul 17, 2025 · SES completes acquisition of Intelsat
McLean, Virginia, United States
www.intelsat.com/
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Toby O’Brien will oversee $7,000,000,000 of debt remaining on Intelsat’s books after emerging from bankruptcy on 2024-02-23.

FinancialGovernanceValue 4.0May 6, 2022New Intelsat CEO builds out leadership team

Samer Halawi joined Intelsat in January 2018 and planned to resign in December 2023.

GovernanceValue 4.0May 6, 2022New Intelsat CEO builds out leadership team

Intelsat announced financial, commercial, and aviation leadership changes on 2024-05-05.

GovernanceFinancialValue 1.8May 6, 2022New Intelsat CEO builds out leadership team

Jeff Sare was named president of Intelsat’s commercial aviation division on 2024-05-05.

GovernanceValue 4.0May 6, 2022New Intelsat CEO builds out leadership team

VideoNow by Intelsat, developed in conjunction with EasyBroadcast, is a service for viewers seeking free-to-air (FTA) content on direct-to-home (DTH) platforms.

CapabilityValue 2.2May 4, 2022Intelsat’s VideoNow And EasyBroadcast Offer Free-to-Air Content On Direct-to-Home Platforms

EasyBroadcast partnered with Intelsat to develop the VideoNow service.

RelationshipsValue 4.2May 4, 2022Intelsat’s VideoNow And EasyBroadcast Offer Free-to-Air Content On Direct-to-Home Platforms

Intelsat deployed its CellBackhaul service using Gilat’s SkyEdge II-c platform and Capricorn VSATs connected via a Ku-band satellite.

CapabilityRelationshipsValue 4.5Apr 27, 2022Multi-Million$$$ Deal For Satellite Cellular Backhaul Is Awarded To Gilat From Intelsat

Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. was selected in a multimillion-dollar deal with Intelsat to provide a satellite cellular backhaul solution for a leading mobile telecommunications company in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

RelationshipsFinancialValue 4.0Apr 27, 2022Multi-Million$$$ Deal For Satellite Cellular Backhaul Is Awarded To Gilat From Intelsat

Gogo sold the commercial part of its business that served Delta planes to satellite operator Intelsat two years prior to 2022.

RelationshipsValue 4.0Apr 22, 2022Starlink signs first inflight Wi-Fi deal for services later this year

Cloud Connect Media expands the capabilities of Intelsat’s Cloud Connect, which was launched in 2020 to provide secure cloud connectivity to customers of the global FlexEnterprise network.

CapabilityRelationshipsValue 4.0Apr 14, 2022Intelsat’s Cloud Connect Media Supports Programmers — C-SPAN Is First Customer

Customers using Intelsat enterprise and commercial aviation connectivity services who require dedicated secure connectivity to cloud-based services can take advantage of AWS Direct Connect.

RelationshipsValue 2.0Apr 14, 2022Intelsat’s Cloud Connect Media Supports Programmers — C-SPAN Is First Customer

Azure Private 0.005 kg combined with Azure Orbital can establish contact between satellite networks and Azure to bring connectivity to remote areas when used with Intelsat services.

CapabilityGeneralValue 3.6Apr 5, 2022Industry partner ecosystem growth delivers new Azure Space capabilities

Intelsat worked with MEF member companies to amend MEF 23 by adding a new Performance Tier (PT5) that defines Class of Service performance objectives for satellite-based networks.

RelationshipsLegalCapabilityValue 4.0Mar 29, 2022Intelsat’s Global Network is First to Achieve MEF 3.0 Carrier Ethernet Certification for New Performance Tier

Intelsat achieved MEF 3.0 certification for GEO satellite-based Carrier Ethernet services.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Mar 29, 2022Intelsat’s Global Network is First to Achieve MEF 3.0 Carrier Ethernet Certification for New Performance Tier

Intelsat worked with MEF member companies to amend MEF 23 with a new Performance Tier (PT5) that defines Class of Service performance objectives for satellite-based networks.

RelationshipsGeneralValue 4.0Mar 28, 2022Intelsat’s Global Network Is The First to Achieve MEF 3.0 Carrier Ethernet Certification For New Performance Tier

Intelsat operates 52 geostationary satellites.

GeneralCapabilityValue 4.0Mar 26, 2022Intelsat rolls out network service that integrates Starlink and geostationary satellites

Intelsat offers a managed network service that integrates geostationary satellites, SpaceX’s Starlink low Earth orbit constellation, and cellular broadband.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Mar 26, 2022Intelsat rolls out network service that integrates Starlink and geostationary satellites

Steve Spengler has forged strategic relationships in both developed and developing markets throughout his tenure at Intelsat.

GovernanceRelationshipsGeneralValue 1.0Mar 16, 2022SSPI To Induct Intelsat CEO, Steve Spengler, Into The Satellite Hall Of Fame

In January, Intelsat ordered two software-defined satellites from Thales Alenia Space as part of its multi-orbit growth plan.

RelationshipsPlanGrowthValue 4.0Mar 7, 2022Intelsat picks David Wajsgras as next CEO

Stephen Spengler announced plans to retire in October after more than 18 years at Intelsat.

GovernanceValue 4.0Mar 7, 2022Intelsat picks David Wajsgras as next CEO
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