Connexion by Boeing selects intelsat for commercial satellite delivery of in-flight broadband services across north-atlantic routes.(Business)(Brief Article)

Wireless Satellite and Broadcasting Newsletter, September, 2003

Intelsat and Connexion by Boeing announced that Connexion by Boeing will use Intelsat satellite service for the implementation of in-flight broadband Internet and data services for passengers on trans-Atlantic airliners starting in 2004. Following successful service demonstrations with Lufthansa and British Airways earlier this year, Connexion by Boeing signed a contract with Intelsat for satellite connectivity that will enable airborne travelers to access high-speed Internet and data services via Intelsat's powerful 907 satellite at 332.5 degrees E, the newest spacecraft in Intelsat's global fleet.

The contract includes two transponder leases using 907's Ku-band Spot 1 beam for real-time transmission and reception of web pages, e-mail, data and entertainment...

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