Intelsat 36 satellite to boost direct to home across Africa

Intelsat, operator of the world’s first globalised network powered by satellite backbone, announced the launch of the Intelsat 36 satellite. Built for Intelsat by Space Systems and Loral SSL, Intelsat 36 is designed to enhance Intelsat’s media neighborhoods serving Africa and the Indian Ocean regions.

The Ku-band payload was built to support MultiChoice, the leading direct-to-home platform in South Africa. The C-band payload provides in-orbit resilience for Intelsat’s leading video content distribution neighborhood at 68.5° E. Intelsat 36 will be collocated with Intelsat 20.

“Intelsat 36 is a testament to our dedication to working closely with our customers in Africa to support critical growing infrastructure needs in the region,” said Stephen Spengler, Chief Executive Officer, Intelsat. “Having consistent and affordable access to informative and entertaining content is vital to a community and its citizens. Intelsat 36 will enable MultiChoice to extend high definition channels throughout the region via one of Africa’s premier video neighborhoods. We are proud to once again partner with MultiChoice as they continue to deliver high quality and compelling educational and entertainment services to their customers throughout sub-Saharan Africa.”

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Intelsat 36 is the 58th Intelsat satellite launched by Arianespace.

Intelsat operates the world’s first globalised network, delivering high-quality, cost-effective video and broadband services anywhere in the world. Intelsat’s globalised network combines the world’s largest satellite backbone with terrestrial infrastructure and managed services to enable customers to drive revenue and reach through a new generation of network services.