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Intelsat Provides Satellite Connectivity Capacity for Gogo's International In-flight Wi-Fi Service [Manufacturing Close - Up](Manufacturing Close - Up Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Intelsat S.A., a provider of satellite services, announced an agreement to provide broadband satellite capacity for Gogo, a company focused on in-flight connectivity and wireless in-flight digital entertainment solutions, that will enable it to offer customers in-flight Internet access for transoceanic air routes and other areas around the globe starting in early 2013. According to a release, Gogo signed a multi-year, multi- transponder contract to use Ku-band satellite capacity on Intelsat 19, Intelsat 21, Intelsat 22 and Intelsat 27. These satellites are designed to provide high-speed connectivity for airline passengers crossing portions of the Atlantic and northern Pacific oceans, as well as routes over South America, Asia, Africa and Australia. "We believe Intelsat brings to the table a long term commitment to providing Aero solutions for the aviation market, including the recently announced Intelsat EpicNG, which we expect will allow us to provide the reliable and seamless satellite coverage our current and prospective airline partners must have to meet passenger demand for high-speed Internet access on transoceanic and other international flights," said Michael Small, Gogo's president and CEO. "This agreement is expected to enable Gogo to provide a broad range of aircraft with a variety of technology solutions. Whether it's our exclusive air to ground and ATG-4 technologies, or advanced satellite technologies, we expect to offer a full range of connectivity solutions for any aircraft type or mission." "We expect Gogo to benefit from Intelsat's global mobility network, which when complete in early 2013, will support worldwide aeronautical and maritime applications," said Mark Rasmussen, Intelsat's regional vice president of North America sales. "Gogo requires robust and scalable broadband connectivity over a large geographic expanse. Intelsat is perfectly positioned to fulfill this requirement with a global satellite solution that includes our IntelsatOne infrastructure and the launch of our new Intelsat EpicNG platform, which will provide further options for the continued evolution of Gogo's services." More Information: http://www.gogoair.com ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) (c) 2012 ProQuest Information and Learning Company; All Rights Reserved. [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ] |