Media

Intelsat Exclusive Satellite Provider for Delivery of PBS Content

Public Broadcasting Service’s 150 affiliates now link with Galaxy 16 MCLEAN, Va. – Intelsat, operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks and leading provider of inflight connectivity, recently started delivering Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) educational, music and arts content across the ... Read More

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Higher Throughputs and Managed Services to Improve Brazil Connectivity

Intelsat, operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks and leading provider of inflight connectivity (IFC), announced today the expansion of Brazil-based infrastructure to Brazil and South America. In addition to meeting the growing demand for in-flight connectivity, the availability of the Intelsat ... Read More

Occasional Use Services

Intelsat 11 Moves Closer to Well-Deserved Retirement

After serving many Latin American broadcast customers for 15 years, Intelsat 11 (IS-11) is moving into an inclined orbit for a well-deserved rest and will serve as a backup restoration service satellite. IS-11 will eventually be decommissioned and safely moved to the high-orbit space graveyard. Already, many media customers have migrated to other ... Read More

Intelsat Managed Media Services Allows Content Providers to Focus Where it Matters Most

In the Fiercely Competitive Media Market, Intelsat Managed Services Allows Content Providers to Focus Where it Matters Most

The world’s media organizations remain locked in an intense battle for viewers and subscribers. With streaming providers and over-the-top TV services joining linear cable television companies in a fragmented, competitive, and oversaturated marketplace, the ability to survive and thrive requires massive investments in the development and ... Read More

Intelsat Announces Successful Launch of Galaxy 35 and Galaxy 36 Satellites

Providing Dedicated Capacity for Live Sports and News Events MCLEAN, Va. – Intelsat, operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial network and leading provider of inflight connectivity, announced the successful launch of Galaxy 35 and Galaxy 36, geosynchronous communications satellites that will provide dedicated ... Read More

Intelsat and Televisa Bring Viewers the World Cup

Televisa uses Intelsat’s Managed Media Services during the 2022 Qatar World Cup MCLEAN, Va. – Intelsat, operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks and leading provider of inflight connectivity (IFC), and GrupoTelevisa, a Mexican major content and telecommunications corporation, are bringing viewers ... Read More

Intelsat Announces Successful Launch of Galaxy 31 and Galaxy 32 Satellites

Ensures reliable service to 100 million television viewers MCLEAN, Va. – Intelsat, operator of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial network and leading provider of inflight connectivity, announced the successful launch of Galaxy 31 and Galaxy 32, geosynchronous communications satellites that will ensure service continuity ... Read More

ARTEAR Extends Intelsat Agreement for Content Distribution Across Argentina, the Americas

MCLEAN, Va. – Intelsat, operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial network and leading provider of inflight connectivity (IFC), has signed a multi-year and multi transponder agreement with ARTEAR to meet the media company’s entire content distribution and contribution needs. ARTEAR is a part of Group CLARIN, ... Read More

Intelsat and Televisa Expanding TV Programming to LATAM Viewers

Intelsat’s Media network provides distribution and contribution services to millions of subscribers MCLEAN, Va. – Intelsat, operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial network and leading provider of inflight connectivity (IFC), has signed a multi-year and multi-transponder deal with Televisa to continue TV ... Read More

Intelsat Announces Successful Launch of Galaxy 33 and Galaxy 34 Satellites

Serving 100 million television customers MCLEAN, Va. – Intelsat, operator of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial network and leading provider of inflight connectivity, announced the successful launch of Galaxy 33 and Galaxy 34, geosynchronous communications satellites that will ensure service continuity to Intelsat’s ... Read More

Intelsat Announces Scheduled Launch of Galaxy 33 and Galaxy 34 Satellites

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 ... Read More

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

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 ... Read More

Three Reasons Africa is the New Media Frontier

To say Africa is a diverse place would be an understatement. In fact, Africa is perhaps the most culturally diverse places in the world. With 54 counties between its shores, and more than 2000 languages spoken, it represents an immense TV audience that is growing thanks to satellite media distribution. Below are three reasons content ... Read More

Slovak Telekom Renews Premium Content Delivery with Intelsat

Multimedia operator to continue leveraging 1West multi-satellite neighborhood MCLEAN, VA. – Intelsat, operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks and leading provider of inflight connectivity (IFC), has agreed to a multi-year renewal for a managed service and network extension with Slovak Telekom. The ... Read More

Intelsat 20: Viewing Audience Growing in Sub-Saharan Africa

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 ... Read More

Intelsat Expands Channel Selection in Brazil

Box Brazil joins other top programmers and broadcasters on the recently announced IS-14 Brazil cable neighborhood MCLEAN, VA. – Intelsat, operator of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial network and leading provider of inflight connectivity (IFC), has signed a contract with Box Brazil, the largest Brazilian independent ... Read More