Government, Media and Private Networks to Leverage Hybrid Solution to
Expand Access to All of Myanmar by 2022
Company Website:
http://www.intelsat.com
LUXEMBOURG -- (Business Wire)
Intelsat (NYSE: I), operator of the world’s first Globalized Network and
leader in integrated satellite communications, announced today that the
Ministry of Transport and Communications (MOTC) of Myanmar has broadened
its relationship with Intelsat to accelerate the deployment of the
country’s wireless communications infrastructure in Myanmar.
The MOTC will utilize services on Intelsat 39, a Ku-and-C-band satellite
which is scheduled to replace Intelsat 902 at 62° East in 2019. Under
the new multi-year, multi-transponder agreement, Intelsat 39 will host
both C- and Ku-band satellite services for Myanmarsat-2 which will
enable the Government of Myanmar to significantly enhance its existing
network as well as the networks of other mobile operators’ and media
companies. This will advance the expansion of affordable, high-speed
broadband and internet connectivity to government agencies, businesses
and communities throughout the country. It will also support and advance
the MOTC’s goal of ensuring that 95 percent of its population will have
access to broadband connectivity by 2022.
U Chit Wai, Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Transport and
Communications Union Minister’s Office, MOTC, said, “By expanding our
relationship with Intelsat, the power and efficiencies generated by
Intelsat’s Globalized Network fortifies our network infrastructure,
expands broadband connectivity outside of Myanmar’s urban centers and
enhances the educational, health, media and government services provided
to the people of Myanmar. Our partnership with Intelsat ensures that
businesses will have access to fast, sustainable, high-quality broadband
connectivity to support expansion of the media, energy and banking
sectors and spur further economic development across the country.”
By integrating satellite solutions into its own mobile networks, the
MOTC will be able to dramatically increase its overall network
bandwidth, speed and reliability as it expands 3G and 4G services into
the more remote areas of Myanmar. In addition, it will satisfy
e-government requirements and ensure that communities have access to a
broad range of government services, including healthcare and education.
The satellite will also provide critical e-banking services as well as
distribute informative and entertaining content to viewers throughout
Myanmar.
“To build a more digitally inclusive society, we need a fresh approach
to solving broadband connectivity challenges,” said Stephen Spengler,
Chief Executive Officer, Intelsat. “This requires greater cooperation
between the public and private sectors and a hybrid network that
seamlessly integrates and leverages the strengths of different
technologies to extend the communications infrastructure beyond city
centers. That is why we are excited to build upon our relationship with
the MOTC. By integrating Intelsat’s next-generation solutions into
existing networks, together, we can build a robust and resilient
communications infrastructure that reaches everyone and further enhances
the lives of the people of Myanmar.”
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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.
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Jason Bates
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Jason.bates@intelsat.com
Source: Intelsat
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