Belgacom Switches to Intelsat Network to Provide Satellite Internet Connectivity.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 25, 2003 Intelsat today announced the signing of a new multi-transponder agreement with Belgacom, the leading Belgian telecom operator that recently moved onto Intelsat's global satellite network, to provide high-speed Internet See broadband. access to ISPs in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. Belgacom's C- and Ku-band service, using six 72-MHz units of Intelsat capacity, is already operational and is designed to provide a high-quality and reliable way for ISPs operating in terrestrially ter·res·tri·al adj. 1. Of or relating to the earth or its inhabitants. 2. Having a worldly, mundane character or quality. 3. Of, relating to, or composed of land. 4. underserved areas of these regions to access the Internet. Belgacom is utilizing a 32 meter C-band antenna from Lessive teleport Verb 1. teleport - transport by dematerializing at one point and assembling at another science fiction - literary fantasy involving the imagined impact of science on society transport - move something or somebody around; usually over long distances in combination with Intelsat space segment to expand its reach and strengthen penetration of the Eastern European and Middle Eastern Markets. Yuli Wexler, Regional Vice President, Europe Sales for Intelsat's Data, Carrier & Internet unit, stated, "We won this contract because Intelsat's capacity and flexible solutions can be tailored to fit the exact requirements of our customers. The ability of Intelsat to move, change or adjust our network, as needed as needed prn. See prn order. , is a significant advantage in a market where other providers don't necessarily have the freedom to adjust their networks to accommodate service requests." About Intelsat Intelsat, Ltd. offers telephony Meaning "sound over distance," it refers to electronically transmitting the human voice. In the beginning, telephony dealt only with analog signals in the circuit-switched networks of the telephone companies. , corporate network, video and Internet solutions around the globe via capacity on 25 geosynchronous satellites A geosynchronous satellite is a satellite whose orbital track on the Earth repeats regularly over points on the Earth over time. If such a satellite's orbit lies over the equator and the orbit is circular, it is called a geostationary satellite. in prime orbital orbital Mathematical expression, called a wave function, that describes properties characteristic of no more than two electrons near an atomic nucleus or molecule. An orbital can be considered a three-dimensional region in which there is a 95% probability of finding an locations. Customers in approximately 200 countries rely on Intelsat satellites and ground resources for quality connections, global reach and reliability. For more information, visit www.intelsat.com. Some of the statements in this news release constitute "forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. " that do not directly or exclusively relate to historical facts. These forward-looking statements reflect Intelsat's intentions, plans, expectations, assumptions and beliefs about future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside of Intelsat's control. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the expectations expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements include known and unknown risks. Detailed information about some of the known risks is included in Intelsat's annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2002 on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Because actual results could differ materially from Intelsat's intentions, plans, expectations, assumptions and beliefs about the future, you are urged to view all forward-looking statements contained in this news release with caution. Intelsat does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. |
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