LUXEMBOURG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 12, 2018--
Intelsat S.A. (NYSE:I), operator of the world’s first Globalized Network
and leader in integrated satellite solutions, announced that VodacomMozambique has signed an agreement for a satellite solution that will
provide 3G services that uniquely satisfy the growing data demand
generated by the tourism sector.
Under a multi-year agreement with Vodacom International, Intelsat has
upgraded a network operated by Vodacom Mozambique using the Intelsat EpicNG
high-throughput satellite platform. The solution delivers 3G services to
Pomene, in southern Mozambique. Pomene has become an important tourist
destination for the country, and as it attracts more visitors and cruise
ships, the mobile network infrastructure needed to be rapidly and
cost-effectively upgraded to meet increased demand.
Intelsat was able to address all of Vodacom Mozambique’s concerns –
improving the network’s capabilities and delivering a better
connectivity experience in a cost-effective manner – due to the higher
performance and better economics delivered by Intelsat EpicNG.
Intelsat’s service has proven so efficient, Vodacom Mozambique was able
to expand the network to cover tourist lodges in Pomene, unlocking a new
revenue stream for the operator.
“At first, we believed the only way to upgrade our network to deliver 3G
services was with an expensive terrestrial solution,” said Basilio
Pereira, executive head of transmission, Vodacom Mozambique. “Working
with Intelsat, we were shown how the improved efficiency and throughput
of Intelsat EpicNG could meet our needs better than a
terrestrial option. In addition, we were able to expand our reach, grow
our subscriber base and meet our growth objectives due to the lower
total cost of ownership.”
“The performance of Intelsat EpicNG is delivering
unprecedented power and efficiency to telecom infrastructure providers,”
said Brian Jakins, Intelsat’s regional vice president, Africa sales. “We
have combined the traditional strengths of satellite, such as reach and
ubiquity, with a new approach that delivers improved economics for
mobile network operators. This helps our customers deliver a 3G
experience within the constraints of their budgets, and as with the case
with Vodacom Mozambique, help them unlock new business opportunities
that they had not been able to take advantage of previously.”
About Intelsat
Intelsat S.A. (NYSE: I) operates the world’s first Globalized Network,
delivering high-quality, cost-effective video and broadband services
anywhere in the world. Intelsat’s Globalized Network combines the
world’s largest satellite backbone with terrestrial infrastructure,
managed services and an open, interoperable architecture to enable
customers to drive revenue and reach through a new generation of network
services. Thousands of organizations serving billions of people
worldwide rely on Intelsat to provide ubiquitous broadband connectivity,
multi-format video broadcasting, secure satellite communications and
seamless mobility services. The end result is an entirely new world, one
that allows us to envision the impossible, connect without boundaries
and transform the ways in which we live. For more information, visit www.intelsat.com.
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Intelsat
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