Brazilian Mobile Network Operator to take Advantage of Improved
Efficiency, Power Provided by Intelsat EpicNG
LUXEMBOURG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 20, 2016--
Intelsat S.A. (NYSE: I), operator of the world’s first Globalized
Network, powered by its leading satellite backbone, announced that TIM,
one of the largest mobile communications operators in Brazil, has
contracted to incorporate Intelsat EpicNG high-throughput
services into its network infrastructure, providing expanded
connectivity throughout the country.
Under the multi-year agreement, TIM will become the first mobile network
operator in Brazil to incorporate high-throughput satellite (HTS)
services into its infrastructure. Intelsat’s first EpicNG satellite,
Intelsat 29e, located at 310º East, is a high-performance,
high-efficiency satellite that will enable TIM to deliver more
throughput across its network, with a backwards-compatible design that
allows the use of existing hardware. This means TIM can satisfy its
current and future demands while improving its total cost of network
ownership.
The exceptional performance brought by Intelsat 29e’s Ku-band spot beams
will enable the fast and efficient roll-out of new sites in currently
underserved areas and support the deployment of 3G and 4G services. The
Intelsat EpicNG solution will augment TIM’s existing C-band
network to serve new demand with attractive economics.
“Our goal is to provide more throughput, and achieve high penetration
within our service territories. Our Intelsat EpicNG solution
allows us to do more than just improve services for our existing mobile
customers; we will also be able to deliver connectivity in remote and
less-densely-populated regions of Brazil where terrestrial
infrastructure is difficult to efficiently deploy,” said Marcelo Duarte,
TIM’s Wholesale Director. “Intelsat has been a strong partner in the
development of our network infrastructure and our business, and when we
looked for means to continue our evolution, Intelsat EpicNG
proved to be the only option for satisfying customer needs today as well
as for establishing an infrastructure that can efficiently and
cost-effectively meet demands in the future.”
“TIM needed a solution that would support its technology roadmap of
deploying 3G and 4G, as well as its desire to improve coverage and
services in remote areas. The ideal solution would minimize disruption
in TIM’s network, enable the use of existing equipment and be rapidly
deployable and scalable,” said Carmen Gonzalez-Sanfeliu, Intelsat’s
Regional Vice President, Latin America. “The design of Intelsat EpicNG
meets these requirements and allows TIM to evolve its network and
coverage with the right economics, enabling TIM to reach new markets and
develop new applications and services. Many mobile network operators are
looking to upgrade their networks and extend their reach, and Intelsat
EpicNG is optimized to deliver the improved performance that
solves both needs.”
Intelsat 29e is the first Intelsat EpicNG satellite to serve
Brazil. In 2017, the company expects to launch two more Intelsat EpicNG
satellites that will also provide full coverage of Brazil with
additional throughput and resilience, demonstrating Intelsat’s
commitment to the region.
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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 TIM
TIM’s mission is to connect and care for everyone so that they can do
more. Its motto “To evolve is to do things differently” highlights the
Company’s evolution in Brazil and its innovative and pioneering spirit.
Based on its Investment Plan, specially focused on network
infrastructure, and followed by innovation pillars, quality and user
experience, TIM leads market trends. A few examples are pay per call,
ending long distance differentiated calling rates and third party
operator charges, fixed daily or monthly rate to access mobile internet
and the main focus is investment in 4G technology in order to lead the
latest generation data coverage.
TIM is the leader in governance practices and is the only company in the
telecommunications sector in the New Market of Commodities and Futures
Exchange of the São Paulo Stock Exchange (Novo Mercado da BM&FBOVESPA),
recognized as having the highest level of corporate governance, in
addition to being part of the Corporate Sustainability Index (ISE) and
Carbon Efficient Index (ICO2)).
It is also worth noting the initiatives of the TIM Institute
(www.institutotim.org.br), which seek to create and enhance strategic
resources for the democratization of science and innovation in Brazil.
For more information, visit www.tim.com.br,
www.twitter.com/timbrasil
or www.facebook.com/timbrasil.
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Source: Intelsat
Intelsat
Michele Loguidice
Director, Investor Relations and
Corporate Communications
+1 703-559-7372
michele.loguidice@intelsat.com