Intelsat Has A SkyVision Moment

Intelsat, Ltd. and SkyVision Global Networks LLC (“SkyVision”) have signed a multi-year, multi-transponder contract for capacity on the Intelsat 601 satellite. This contract will provide SkyVision the ability to offer ’end-to-end’ solutions, deploying standard and customized IP service platforms for its customers in Africa. Mark Gazit, CEO of SkyVision, said, “We already have a pipeline of customers waiting to be connected to our DVB/SCPC service operating over the IS-601. These customers will enjoy a premium-grade service, powered by a 32-meter antenna uplink in Europe, with the ability to expand using the multi-transponder capacity we have secured through this agreement.” Under the agreement, starting this year, SkyVision will lease C-band capacity on the Intelsat 601 satellite. The capacity is expected to power broadband services for SkyVision’s customers in Africa—Pembroke, Bermuda + Delaware