Intelsat release
Hughes Network Systems to Use Intelsat Americas-8 (IA-8) for DIRECWAY
Broadband Satellite Service
Pembroke, Bermuda, 01 August 2005
Intelsat today announced that Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HNS), the
world's largest provider of satellite broadband products and services,
will use Intelsat's newly launched IA-8 satellite to support its
DIRECWAY® broadband satellite service across North America. HNS will use
multiple Ku-band transponders on IA-8 to support its enterprise, SOHO
and consumer offerings, and will begin serving new customers using IA-8
capacity now that the satellite is operational.
IA-8 was successfully launched in June and offers high-powered Ku-Band
coverage of all 50 states, relieving some of the current capacity
constraints facing all operators serving the U.S. market.
"Intelsat has a deserved reputation for operational and technical
excellence. We want to leverage the performance of its newest and most
powerful satellite to continue to provide our customers with the
high-quality DIRECWAY broadband service they have come to expect," said
Paul Gaske, Executive Vice President at HNS. "IA-8 offers us powerful
Ku-band capacity that leaves room for growth and expansion. We have been
an Intelsat customer for many years and chose to expand our business
because of our positive experience working with them."
Ramu Potarazu, COO, Intelsat Ltd., said, "Prior to the successful launch
of IA-8 there were significant Ku-band capacity constraints in the U.S.
In order to secure capacity for its growing DIRECWAY broadband service,
Hughes Network Systems committed to taking several IA-8 transponders
before the satellite was launched. A pre-launch commitment such as that
demonstrates an underlying faith in Intelsat's reliability, technical
excellence and dedication to impeccable customer service. We are pleased
to contribute to the growth of HNS' industry-leading DIRECWAY satellite
broadband service in years to come."
About Intelsat
Intelsat is a global communications provider offering flexible and
secure services to customers in over 220 countries and territories.
Intelsat has maintained a leadership position for over 40 years by
distributing video, voice, and data for television and content
providers, government and military entities, major corporations,
telecommunications carriers, and Internet service providers. Intelsat's
reach, power and expanding solutions portfolio deliver information
reliably and quickly to every corner of the globe.
About Hughes Network Systems
Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HNS) is the world's leading provider of
broadband satellite network solutions for businesses and consumers, with
more than 800,000 systems ordered or shipped to customers in 85
countries. HNS pioneered the development of high-speed satellite
Internet access services and IP-based networks, which it markets
globally under the DIRECWAY® brand. DIRECWAY terminals are based on the
IPoS (IP over Satellite) global standard, approved by TIA, ETSI, and the
ITU standards organizations.
Headquartered outside Washington, D.C., in Germantown, Maryland, USA,
HNS maintains sales and support offices worldwide. SkyTerra
Communications, Inc. (OTCBB:SKYT) and The DIRECTV Group, Inc. (NYSE:DTV)
each own 50% of HNS. SkyTerra is its managing member. For additional
information, please visit www.hns.com.
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