LUXEMBOURG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 7, 2017--
Intelsat S.A. (NYSE: I), operator of the world’s first Globalized
Network and leader in integrated satellite communications, and The
Coca-Cola Company are working together to bring satellite-enabled Wi-Fi
services to remote communities across Africa. The partnership will
support both companies’ future business plans and also their mutual
efforts to promote sustainable development, especially in underserved
communities.
Internet access is a proven tool for stimulating economic growth in
developing countries, with the World Bank reporting that a 10 percent
increase in broadband penetration correlates to a 1.38 percent increase
in GDP growth. With Intelsat’s satellite broadband
services, connectivity can be delivered to rural areas where there is
limited or no terrestrial or wireless connectivity, opening up a host of
additional opportunities for social and economic development.
The Coca-Cola Company is already working in developing communities
around the world to foster sustainable development activity like
supporting clean water and sanitation services as well as economic
empowerment for women. Under the new partnership, Intelsat will work
with The Coca-Cola Company to establish Wi-Fi access at certain retail
facilities in rural areas, enabling personal and commercial connectivity
for citizens.
“We’re partnering with public and private sector organizations to
address social issues, bringing basic necessities to millions of people
through our sustainability-related programs,” said Eric Welsh, Global
Director, The Coca-Cola Company. “The Internet is a tremendous,
undisputed force for economic growth and social change, and with the
reach of Intelsat’s satellite broadband services, we plan to deliver the
benefits of connectivity to even more communities across Africa.”
“Satellite connectivity is the easiest way to deliver Internet services
to the most people in the shortest possible time frame in
infrastructure-poor rural and remote areas,” said Jean-Philippe Gillet,
Intelsat’s Vice President and General Manager of Broadband. “Our fleet
innovations, including our Intelsat EpicNG high-performance
satellites, make access to broadband satellite services easier, and the
work Coca-Cola is doing in local communities around the world fits
perfectly with our vision to remove the digital divide often found in
remote areas. With the inherent advantages that satellite provides in
terms of reach and scalability, we provide a solution in delivering the
benefits of internet access to hundreds of communities around the world
in a quick, cost-efficient manner.”
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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.
About The Coca-Cola Company
The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is the world’s largest beverage
company, offering over 500 brands to people in more than 200 countries.
Of our 21 billion-dollar brands, 19 are available in lower- or no-sugar
options to help people moderate their consumption of added sugar. In
addition to our namesake Coca-Cola drinks, some of our leading brands
around the world include: AdeS soy-based beverages, Ayataka green tea,
Dasani waters, Del Valle juices and nectars, Fanta, Georgia coffee, Gold
Peak teas and coffees, Honest Tea, Minute Maid juices, Powerade sports
drinks, Simply juices, smartwater, Sprite, vitaminwater, and Zico
coconut water. At Coca-Cola, we’re serious about making positive
contributions to the world. That starts with reducing sugar in our
drinks and continuing to introduce new ones with added benefits. It also
means continuously working to reduce our environmental impact, creating
rewarding careers for our associates and bringing economic opportunity
wherever we operate. Together with our bottling partners, we employ more
than 700,000 people around the world. For more information, visit
Coca-Cola Journey at www.coca-colacompany.com,
follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/CocaColaCo or check out our blog,
Coca-Cola Unbottled, at www.coca-colablog.com.
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