In a significant move that bolsters its global terrestrial and satellite network operations, Intelsat recently entered into a partnership with Telespazio. The collaboration will incorporate Telespazio’s Fucino space centre, a prominent teleport facility in Italy, into Intelsat’s partner teleport network.
Intelsat, known for operating one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks, quotes this partnership as enabling a deeper point of presence in Europe. Consequently, it will streamline connectivity between their data centre in Fuchsstadt, Germany, and Telespazio’s Fucino Space Centre. This agreement is a strategic move, bridging the distance between two significant locations and catering to the expanding global FlexEnterprise offering and other managed satellite services.
Telespazio, a joint venture between Leonardo and Thales, offers advanced satellite solutions and services globally, with Leonardo and Thales owning 67% and 33%, respectively. The Fucino Space Centre, which has been operational since 1963, boasts 170 antennas and is a satellite control, mission management, and multimedia services dynamo. Reputed as the world’s first and most vital teleport for non-military use, the Fucino Space Centre has a rich history.
In a response to the partnership, Alessandro Caranci, Senior Vice President of Satellite Communications at Telespazio, shared his enthusiasm: “We are delighted to have reached this agreement with Intelsat, allowing us to expand the set of services available from our Fucino teleport in the energy and government market segments, which are of great interest to Telespazio.”
Rhys Morgan, VP and General Manager, EMEA Media and Networks Sales at Intelsat, mirrored this sentiment: “Through this agreement with Telespazio, Intelsat is expanding its FlexEnterprise solution for its global customer base. The Fucino gateway will deliver in-country ground facilities for customers such as Italian energy and government organizations…”
With this pivotal venture, Telecommunications enthusiasts and VoIP engineers will eagerly anticipate Intelsat and Telespazio’s collaborative outcomes. Sewing the intellectual threads of both entities, the partnership promises to offer exclusive services for various high-profile sectors and improved connectivity across geographical constraints. Undoubtedly, this collaboration offers a compelling vision of leveraging flexible solutions for stronger global positioning.
