Intelsat has joined the Partner2Connect Digital Coalition to provide satellite connectivity as a means to bring broadband to hard-to-reach, unserved populations. The coalition is a multistakeholder alliance launched by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the United Nations (UN).
As a member of the coalition, Intelsat will offer simplified connectivity through its ecosystem of software-defined, multi-orbit 5G unified network. It will also utilise its Wi-Fi internet access solutions to connect 100 schools in rural and remote areas by 2025 in the context of the Giga initiative launched by UNICEF and the ITU.
Moreover, has pledged to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) providing up to $500,000 of airtime, as well as the necessary equipment to be utilised during disasters. The company will also offer white papers to illustrate space sustainability and provide case studies and best practices on satellites as a tool for digital transformation.
Commenting on the development, Dave Wajsgras, CEO, Intelsat, said, “The Partner2Connect Digital Coalition is a great initiative to accelerate and promote digital inclusion. Contributing to this common goal is part of Intelsat’s mission, and developing innovative, space-based technology that solves complex communications issues is central to our work. With billions in the world still unconnected, we need to join forces to ensure that everyone can benefit from connectivity, whether it is to communicate, work or access health, education, or government services, at any time, in any circumstance.”
