Software-defined
Intelsat’s unified network will integrate the multiple orbits and bands of today’s satellite and terrestrial networks into one single software-defined, 5G network—setting a new standard for resiliency, reliability, and reach.
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Experience simple, seamless, and secure connectivity, precisely when and where you need it, across land, air, and sea.
Grow with us as we evolve our network to answer the call for high-speed, reliable, simple coverage on a global scale. The expanding Intelsat network of the future features new, software-defined satellites and architecture, all unified within an ecosystem of leading technology, network providers and partners. We will set the standard in 5G connectivity and uninterrupted global broadband service with unrivaled coverage, economics, and performance.
Unifying the Global Network Ecosystem
Standards-based
Adopting a standards-based architecture provides seamless interoperability with customer and partner networks— ensuring frictionless connectivity today and tomorrow.
Carrier-grade
Our highly secure, multi-layered infrastructure will continue to serve the essential needs of the world’s governments, telecoms, and media companies, now across any device, on any network.
Space Network
Our multi-layered, multi-orbit space assets meet the bandwidth,
reach, and reliability demands of global customers. Orchestration
enables space and terrestrial assets to be virtualized into a
unified network fabric, and assembled as end-to-end services for our
customers’ unique applications.
Terrestrial Network
Intelsat’s vast terrestrial assets are the heartbeat of our 5G,
software-defined, unifying network. Access to public and private
clouds, and 120 points of presence across 60 cities, simplifies
connectivity and provides a flexible solution for rapid deployment
of end-to-end services, seamless IoT, and cloud solutions. In
addition, smart edge terminals increase edge-to-edge operability for
even more flexibility.
5G System
Our new 5G system, built on a 5G core, will extend the reach of
customer and partner mobile networks to fixed and mobile locations
globally. This will enable a frictionless connected experience
across carriers and devices, for mass scaling and a lower total cost
of ownership.
Virtualized Network
Intelsat’s software-defined network will orchestrate virtualized
network assets across the edge, hubs, and space, enabling global
end-to-end solutions that are seamlessly integrated and adapt to
meet customers’ precise needs.
Smart Edge Terminals
Compact, lightweight, and plug-and-play, smart edge terminals are
designed for multi-network operations, and offer improved
reliability, availability, and functionality for global services.
Intelsat and
Partner Teleports
Partner Teleports
As gateways between satellite and the Intelsat fiber network, our
teleports support service access across global regions. Our managed
services simplify space-based communications, and deliver the
flexibility to meet customers’ changing requirements.
Private and Public Cloud
Customers can securely connect to data and mission-critical
applications within the Intelsat network—across private and public
clouds—from anywhere.
Geostationary Orbit
High-throughput Satellites
Each of Intelsat’s HTS satellites is capable of delivering
fast, focused connectivity for high-data-rate applications,
such as high-resolution video streaming.
Software-defined Satellites
Software-defined satellites fundamentally change the game,
delivering services when and where they’re needed most, and
dynamically steering bandwidth as customers’ needs change.
Wide-beam Satellites
Overlapping, geosynchronous wide-beam coverage gives customers
rock-solid reliability and ease of use whenever and wherever
it’s needed most.
Non-geostationary Orbit
Complementing our GEO satellites and integrated terrestrial
network, Intelsat is exploring options to integrate assets in
alternate orbits, providing additional capacity and layers of
reliability.
High-Altitude Platform Stations
A proud member of the HAPS Alliance, Intelsat is exploring
High-altitude Platform Stations to complement the network. These
platforms hold the potential to further enable hybrid
networks—even in the most challenging locations.
Private Cloud
Private and Public Cloud
Virtualized Network
Intelsat
Virtualized Core
Virtualized Core
5G System
5G
System
System
Smart Edge Terminals
Internet
Public Cloud
Partner Teleports
Terrestrial Fiber
Intelsat Teleports
Internet
Public Cloud
Smart Edge Terminals
Smart Edge Terminals
Empowering Our Customers’ Growth
From media to maritime, government to mobile network operations, we’re virtualizing and growing our existing network to serve your growth.
Aero
Land Mobility
Telco / ISP
Media
MNOs
Maritime
Government
Performance
The highest speed across geographies and user densities delivers on SLAs, while providing an improved, all-in-one experience.
Unification
The power of software-defined assets, a 5G core, and cloud services on a global scale achieves ubiquitous access.
Security
SOC-3 compliance and security protocols protect your information.
Resiliency
High quality of service without disruption, especially in the face of unforeseen events.
Scalability
Performance is maintained while providing support for rapid expansion of traffic and devices.
Economics
Efficient use of capital and bandwidth, coupled with a low total cost of ownership, results in superior economics.
A Customer Experience To Match Expectations
Not only are we future-proofing your network investments, we’re also transforming your service experience with automated, easy-access management controls and provisioning.
Access
Powerful, simple, and cost-effective user terminals make it easy to get on and off the network.
Automation
Provisioning takes hours, not weeks. And commissioning takes minutes, not hours.
Analytics
A unified portal elevates the digital customer experience.
Software-defined Satellites
Eliminate Network Bottlenecks
Intelsat has more than ten software-defined satellites planned, and two already in production. They allow bandwidth to be dynamically adapted and concentrate connectivity where demand is highest.
Follow-me beams react to commands from terminals and hubs, providing continuous connectivity over land, sea, and air, resulting in uninterrupted, high-quality service for aircraft and ships.
Universal 5G Standard
Enable Frictionless Roaming
Leveraging industry standards such as 5G, 3GPP, ETSI MANO, and MEF, Intelsat’s unified network facilitates mass-scalability and flexible integration with—and expansion of—global telco networks. As a result, satellite connectivity will become an integral ingredient of telco networks, enabling them to expand to mobility and remote situations that terrestrial systems cannot access.
Smart Edge Terminals
Extend Control to the Edge
A host of new end-user terminals, including flat panel antennas, edge compute and software-defined modems, enable the extension of 5G networks, and local deployment of high-value applications, as well as multi-layered networking.
Built to Adapt, Perform, and Scale
Software-Defined Satellites
Eliminate Network Bottlenecks
Universal 5G Standard
Enable Frictionless Roaming
Smart Edge Terminals
Extend Control To the Edge
From the Pioneering Leader in Hybrid Network Communications
For over 50 years, governments and industry leaders have trusted Intelsat, the world’s largest integrated space and ground-based network, to power their connectivity needs around the world, from mission-critical communications, to content delivery and global operations.
Pioneering Innovation
As the foundational architects of satellite technology, we’ve always looked forward. We continue to lead the industry in innovation today.
Powerful Partnerships
Our passionate and dedicated experts deliver fully-managed solutions, guaranteed service quality, and world-class, regional support.
Industry Leadership
We are uniquely positioned to transition the industry from a sea of competitors to a community of partners.
Service Leadership
With the integration of Gogo Commercial Aviation and strengthened with new financial resources, we’re forging a bold new era of innovation and expansion.
52
Satellites
62
Teleports & PoPs
100K+
Fiber miles
10M+
Terminals
1500TBs
Carrier-grade traffic/day
We are building upon the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial network to reshape the global communications landscape.
We deliver TV and radio content to more than 2 billion people worldwide
We’re the largest provider of satellite communications to the U.S. government
We serve 7 of the world’s top 10 Mobile Network Operators
We are the #1 provider of broadband connectivity for maritime passengers and crew
We provide in-flight connectivity to 20 commercial Airline Partners and over 3,000 Aircraft
How We Will Get There:
Building on Excellence
Building on our history of innovative firsts, we’re investing over $2B in the first stage of our next-generation managed system, supported by the strength of our existing high-performance space and terrestrial network.
2021-2022
Space, Ground, and Platforms
Our first two software-defined satellites are currently in production, as is ground system virtualization, a new service orchestration platform, mobile core, customer interface portal, system-wide monitoring platform, smart-edge devices, and flat-panel antenna prototypes.
2023-2024
Capability Introduction
and Rollout
Our first next-gen satellites come online in this phase—bringing software-defined network services with them. Continued buildout of service capabilities and rolling product launches will bridge to a truly unified, global network. Among other benefits, this will provide demand-based, high-throughput, seamless bandwidth availability, automated plug-and-play integration with partner networks.
2025-2026
Global SDN Deployment
We will launch our software-defined network services globally, followed by continuous product and service expansion, and integration of third-party network peering.
