Frequently Asked Questions
- Who is Intelsat General Corporation (IGC)?
IGC is a U.S. company, registered in Delaware and headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland. - What customers and markets does IGC serve?
IGC provides government and industry customers from all parts of the world with satellite bandwidth, customized services and applications, end-to-end communications solutions and hosted payloads through its global telecommunications network. - What network assets does IGC provide?
IGC utilizes capacity on over two dozen satellites that comprise the Intelsat global satellite system, as well as the integrated terrestrial assets which include teleport facilities, lease lines and major points-of-presence. IGC also provides shared hub facilities for broadband services to many parts of the globe. - What advantages does IGC have?
IGC brings to its customers Intelsat's 45 years experience as the preeminent satellite communications provider and a staff possessing unsurpassed engineering and program management skills. In addition, the Intelsat system leads the industry in reliability with a transponder availability level averaging 99.997% since 1985. Through the use of integrated teleport, terrestrial lease lines and points-of-presence at major international hubs, IGC can incorporate the latest security measures throughout its customers' network solutions. IGC also highly values its relationships with its partners, including government contractors, service providers and equipment manufacturers, and their contribution and dedication to the end-user mission and service success. - How can the U.S. Government do business with IGC?
As one of the leading providers of satellite communications to U.S. Federal, State and Local governments, IGC works with most communications integrators and contractors that address this market, including Fortune 500 companies and minority-owned and small business companies. IGC can provide services to the government through its GSA contract # GS00T07NSD0023. - How can NATO do business with IGC?
IGC is one of the leading providers of C- and Ku-band commercial satellite communications capacity to NATO member countries. The capacity and services are provided on commercial terms consistent with the best commercial practices of NATO and the NATO Consultation, Command and Control Agency.
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