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Intelsat S.A., operator of the world’s first Globalized Network, powered by its leading satellite backbone, announced that Telecom Egypt reaffirmed its commitment to Intelsat satellite solutions to support communications services in the country
Under a multi-year agreement, Telecom Egypt, the country’s incumbent telecommunications operator and the largest communication network in Egypt, will use connectivity provided by Intelsat 10-02, located at 1° West, to provide Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) services for a network that connects multiple sites across Egypt.
“The extension of this agreement from Telecom Egypt is a strong endorsement of the value of Intelsat’s satellite services and our commitment to deliver the best services possible to our customers and their end users,” said Shahrokh Khanzadeh-Amiri, Intelsat’s Director of Sales, Middle East and North Africa. “Satellite remains the best way to provide connectivity for critical communications networks in the region, and we continue to innovate and drive the level of services we deliver even higher. This will ensure that enterprises of all types have access to secure, reliable networks to connect operations and sites spread far and wide.”
Original published at: http://spacewatchme.com/2016/11/telecom-egypt-enhances-vsat-connectivity-critical-government-applications-country-intelsat/
