LONDON and GERMANTOWN, Md., Feb.
17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Inmarsat and Hughes Network
Systems, LLC (HUGHES), today announced they have donated mobile
satellite communications technology and services to the
International Telecommunication Union (ITU) for use in developing
nations facing natural and man-made disasters. The donation
includes 30 Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN) terminals,
manufactured by Hughes, and $1.2
million worth of satellite airtime from Inmarsat, leveraging
the ELERA network. Hughes and Inmarsat will also provide
technical training to ITU personnel so they can deliver a turn-key
communications solution for humanitarian aid workers responding to
emergencies anywhere in the world.
Houlin Zhao, Secretary-General, ITU, said: "We rely enormously
on donations from our members to deliver critical technologies and
disaster mitigation to countries in need. This donation from
Inmarsat and Hughes will help in preparing for disasters before
they strike, and in the immediate aftermath, by restoring vital
communication links between first responders and communities, and
by helping teams on the ground coordinate life-saving rescue and
relief activities. The scale of our work simply wouldn't be
possible without such donations."
Rajeev Suri, CEO, Inmarsat, said:
"Satellite communications are a lifeline in the aftermath of
disasters, ensuring that relief efforts can be deployed rapidly,
even when terrestrial communications have been knocked-out. We have
immense gratitude for the vital work the ITU and their partner
organisations do around the world to help communities facing
disaster and conflict. We look forward to continuing this
partnership, to help more communities and humanitarian workers in
their hour of need."
Pradman Kaul, president of
Hughes, said: "We are proud to join Inmarsat in donating these
crucial technologies to support the life-saving work of the ITU.
Connecting communities struck by disaster – and the emergency
workers supporting them – is best accomplished with satellite
connectivity."
Within the first hours of a disaster or conflict, the ITU will
lend the mobile satellite terminals to relief teams that can use
the rugged, portable devices and Inmarsat satellite capacity to set
up voice and data connectivity where it's needed most for rescue
and relief efforts. With access to global satellite capacity and 30
terminals, the ITU will be able to deploy satellite connectivity to
support multiple communities in need at any one time.
ABOUT INMARSAT
Inmarsat is the world leader in
global, mobile satellite communications. It owns and operates the
world's most diverse global portfolio of mobile telecommunications
satellite networks, and holds a multi-layered, global spectrum
portfolio, covering L-band, Ka-band and S-band, enabling
unparalleled breadth and diversity in the solutions it provides.
Inmarsat's long-established global distribution network includes
not only the world's leading channel partners but also its own
strong direct retail capabilities, enabling end to end customer
service assurance.
The company has an unrivalled track record of operating the
world's most reliable global mobile satellite telecommunications
networks, sustaining business and mission critical safety &
operational applications for more than 40 years. It is also a major
driving force behind technological innovation in mobile satellite
communications, sustaining its leadership through a substantial
investment and a powerful network of technology and manufacturing
partners.
Inmarsat operates across a diversified portfolio of sectors with
the financial resources to fund its business strategy and holds
leading positions in the Maritime, Government, Aviation and
Enterprise satcoms markets, operating consistently as a trusted,
responsive and high-quality partner to its customers across the
globe.
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About Hughes Network Systems
Hughes Network Systems,
LLC (HUGHES), an innovator in satellite and multi-transport
technologies and networks for 50 years, provides broadband
equipment and services; managed services featuring smart,
software-defined networking; and end-to-end network operation for
millions of consumers, businesses, governments and communities
worldwide. The Hughes flagship Internet service,
HughesNet®, connects more than 1.5 million subscribers
across the Americas, and the Hughes JUPITER™ System powers Internet
access for tens of millions more worldwide. Hughes supplies more
than half the global satellite terminal market to leading satellite
operators, in-flight service providers, mobile network operators
and military customers. A managed network services provider, Hughes
supports nearly 500,000 enterprise sites with its HughesON™
portfolio of wired and wireless solutions. Headquartered in
Germantown, Maryland, USA, Hughes
is owned by EchoStar. To learn more, visit www.hughes.com or
follow HughesConnects on Twitter and LinkedIn.
About EchoStar
EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) is a premier global provider of
satellite communication solutions. Headquartered in Englewood, Colo., and conducting business
around the globe, EchoStar is a pioneer in secure communications
technologies through its Hughes Network Systems and EchoStar
Satellite Services business segments. For more information, visit
www.echostar.com. Follow @EchoStar on Twitter.
©2022 Hughes Network Systems, LLC, an EchoStar company. Hughes
and HughesNet are registered trademarks and JUPITER is a trademark
of Hughes Network Systems, LLC.
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