Networks
Shared Networks: iDirect Shared Network
Intelsat General offers shared satellite communications networks based on iDirect technology. These pre-engineered networks provide connectivity between remote sites and the Internet or a private Intranet using Internet Protocol (IP) communications. Customers are guaranteed a duplex committed information rate (CIR) on the network and can burst into unused bandwidth (inbound or outbound) capacity.
The shared service seeks to provide the flexibility to: 1) tailor an offering to a single user's requirements and budget, and 2) provide solid assurance that the network will not be over-subscribed.
Intelsat General offers different CIRs to meet the specific application requirements of their customers. For example, a CIR of 16 or 32 Kbps duplex can support one voice-over-IP (VoIP) phone line whereas a CIR of 256 Kbps or greater will support a video teleconference.
By pre-engineering the network we are able to pre-define the remote site equipment requirements. Operations from within the designated footprint will require no more than the recommended VSAT equipment listed with each network.
Horizons-1 satellite - CONUS coverage
The network consists of a 4.2 Mbps outbound channel (from the teleport) and two (2) 1.5 Mbps inbound (to the teleport) return channels. These services are shared by all users on the network. The network provides a 99.5% availability for service within the defined region in the footprint below using a 1.2m/8w or a 1.8m/4w VSAT.
IS-901 @ 342°E
This network provides a 99.5% availability for service within the defined region in the footprint below using a 1.2m antenna a 4w BUC.
Each customer using the network will be guaranteed duplex service at the committed information rate (CIR) of his purchased service level. Bursting will be available (both inbound and outbound) into any unused bandwidth. CIRs up to 64 Kbps can burst up to 512 Kbps. CIRs of 128 Kbps or greater can burst to the full capacity of the network (in this case 1.5 Mbps x 3 Mbps). Note: The sum of all CIRs on the network will not exceed the total inbound capacity. (For this network the total inbound capacity is 1.5 Mbps.)
Network Broadband Maritime Network: Global Automatic Beam Switching – Worldwide Coverage Anytime, Anywhere
Intelsat General’s Network Broadband (NBB) GLOBAL Maritime service is specifically designed for vessels demanding constant, high-speed IP access for converged voice, data and internet applications on one platform –anywhere, anytime.
- Always-on broadband access
- Global broadband solution from a single platform
- Seamless C-Band coverage worldwide
- Cost-effective solution with predictable fixed monthly service charges per vessel
- Guaranteed, engineered CIRs with variable max burst rates per vessel
- Increased user experience and improved crew morale
- Supports a variety of IP services for voice, data and internet applications
Continuous broadband coverage is achieved by linking C-Band global beams (on IS-605 at 174°E, IS-707 at 307°E, and IS-906 at 64°E) with Intelsat’s GlobalConnex teleport infrastructure, iDirect based hubs, state-of-the-art Global Network Monitoring System (GNMS) and Automatic Beam Switching (ABS) providing vessels with seamless coverage from one ocean region to another.
A shared access service offering guaranteed, engineered CIRs, diverse user profiles and burst capabilities from 128kbps up to 512kbps based on a flat fee per vessel per month. The Intelsat General Network Broadband GLOBAL Maritime is designed to provide highly reliable service supporting all vessel applications such as: VoIP, web-browsing, email, real-time file transfers, VPN connectivity, as well as, vessel and fleet management information exchange.
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