Intelsat is now able to provide high-speed, high-quality Internet connections via satellite. The Intelsat Broadband Service provides direct Internet access via satellite that is up to 10 times faster than dial-up, and supports such activities as e-mail, Web browsing, e-commerce and e-learning.
Intelsat has 25 geosynchronous satellites in prime orbital locations. The service utilises the satellites that are relevant to the location being serviced. The Intelsat Broadband Service is a turnkey solution, equipping service providers with network operations centre service, technical and marketing support in addition to providing the space segment, hub and teleport. Other than standard Web-based applications, with supplementary equipment and software, the platforms can also supports multicasting, streaming, distance learning, corporate training and VPN services.
"One of the biggest assets of the Intelsat Broadband Service is that it is a fully integrated and pre-engineered turnkey solution, so providers can get the service to market quickly and easily," commented John Stanton, President, Intelsat Global Sales and Marketing Ltd.
"Additionally, with a low capital investment, service providers can deploy their retail broadband service rapidly and cost-effectively. We`ve been a leader in satellite communications for almost 40 years, and our customers trust us to build and manage reliable networks so they can use their time and resources to focus on more important things such as expanding their businesses into new regions."
Intelsat Broadband Service is targeted to business users, including small-office-home-office users (SOHOs), small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), corporations, institutions and organisations. It is offered to service providers on a wholesale basis, and is then distributed through in-country and regional service providers to end-users.
Intelsat expects to expand the service, which is already offered in Latin America and Europe, to other key regions worldwide.
For further information, please contact Brian Gibson at telephone 011 880 1510; mobile 083 253 5988; fax 011 880 1392; e-mail Gibson@icon.co.za
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Intelsat, Ltd offers telephony, corporate network, video and Internet solutions around the globe via capacity on 25 geosynchronous satellites in prime orbital locations. Customers in approximately 200 countries and territories rely on Intelsat satellites and staff for quality connections, global reach and reliability. For more information, visit www.intelsat.com.
Intelsat is a Bermuda registered company, with major centres in Washington USA and London UK. Its local regional office is located in Sandton RSA.
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