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.
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Eutelsat disclosed the satellite need in its C-band transition plan, a document the FCC required from Eutelsat, Intelsat, SES, Telesat, and Claro by 2020-06-19.
The FCC estimates moving costs for Intelsat, SES, Eutelsat, Telesat, and Embratel Star One will be $3,000,000,000 to $5,000,000,000 to cover upgrading ground systems and building and launching replacement satellites.
Intelsat and SES have ordered a total of 10 C-band replacement satellites from three U.S. manufacturers.
Intelsat plans to order one additional C-band replacement satellite, and SES plans to order two additional C-band replacement satellites.
SES and Intelsat are racing to clear 300 megahertz of C-band spectrum by 2023-12-05 to obtain accelerated clearing payments for vacating the band two years ahead of the FCC’s deadline.
SES and Intelsat each estimate they will spend $1,600,000,000 on new C-band infrastructure, including satellites, launches, and ground equipment.
Under the FCC plan, SES will receive $3,970,000,000 and Intelsat will receive $4,870,000,000 in accelerated clearing payments tied to C-band spectrum relocation.
Intelsat ordered six replacement C-band satellites—four from Maxar Technologies and two from Northrop Grumman—and is negotiating with manufacturers for a seventh satellite.
Intelsat ordered six new satellites on 2021-06-15 to continue telecommunications services in the United States with less spectrum by early 2023-12-01.
Maxar’s satellites ordered by Intelsat are named Galaxy-31, Galaxy-32, Galaxy-35, and Galaxy-36.
Intelsat General Communications launched a new mobile broadband service on 2020-06-15 for military and other users needing connectivity in remote areas without infrastructure.
Four of the satellites ordered by Intelsat will be built by Maxar Technologies and two will be built by Northrop Grumman.
If Intelsat clears customers from the 300-megahertz C-band swath by 2023-12-05, Intelsat will receive $4,870,000,000 in accelerated clearing payments through the FCC.
Intelsat estimates it will need to spend at least $800,000,000 up front for replacement C-band satellites and other infrastructure before any reimbursement.
FlexGround provides connectivity via Intelsat’s high-capacity Epic geostationary satellites while using small laptop-size antennas.
Northrop Grumman’s satellites ordered by Intelsat are named Galaxy-33 and Galaxy-34.
Intelsat obtained court approval for $1,000,000,000 of debtor-in-possession financing on 2021-06-10.
Intelsat loaned $50,000,000 in October to BlackSky, linking Intelsat and BlackSky financially.
The FCC’s accelerated clearing program requires SES, Intelsat, Eutelsat, Telesat, and Embratel Star One to clear the first 120 megahertz of C-band by 2021-12-05.
Intelsat signed the BlackSky loan on 2020-10-31.