IS-15, launched November 30th, is expected to enter service during 21 2010. Once on station, IS-15 will replace the Intelsat 709 satellite. IS-15’s high power Ku-band payload will serve the Middle East, Russia, and the Indian Ocean region to distribute high growth applications that include cellular backhaul for wireless communications to remote locations; broadband networks for enterprise applications; IP Trunking for robust Internet connectivity; and video services for DTH programming.
Satnews Daily
December 18th, 2009
Intelsat Etisalat Signs On With IS-15
IS-15, launched November 30th, is expected to enter service during 21 2010. Once on station, IS-15 will replace the Intelsat 709 satellite. IS-15’s high power Ku-band payload will serve the Middle East, Russia, and the Indian Ocean region to distribute high growth applications that include cellular backhaul for wireless communications to remote locations; broadband networks for enterprise applications; IP Trunking for robust Internet connectivity; and video services for DTH programming.