COMSAT bolsters Inmarsat
network with increased C-band and L-band
capabilities
13 July 2020
COMSAT is extending the
life of Inmarsat’s existing satellites through
the leasing of an additional antenna at COMSAT’s
Santa Paula, CA. Teleport.
The newly leased 12.8m antenna is transmitting
and receiving in both C-band and L-band
frequencies, bolstering capacity for the
Tracking, Telemetry and Command (TT&C) and
traffic operations of the Inmarsat satellite
network. The Santa Paula teleport hosts
Inmarsat’s Standard C equipment, supporting
Inmarsat in delivering the most reliable
global-standard maritime safety service.
The additional C-band and
L-band capacity is a key part of Inmarsat’s
global network, providing robust, reliable life
and safety communications for more than 1.6
million seafarers worldwide. The renewal of the
existing agreement strengthens the long-standing
business relationship between the two companies
and builds on their heritage of providing the
maritime industry with an invaluable
communication lifeline that is unaffected by
inclement weather.
“This contract reaffirms
Inmarsat’s commitment to utilizing COMSAT’s
Santa Paula and Southbury teleports to provide
this vital service for the international
maritime community,” said David Greenhill,
COMSAT CEO. “As the original providers of
Marisat operations which launched in 1976,
COMSAT has a long and strong heritage of
providing life-saving satellite communication
services at sea. Technology has changed
significantly since the original constellation
was launched but what hasn’t changed is our
commitment to providing a global service that
keeps the seafaring community connected at all
times no matter the weather or where they are in
the world. We are proud to continue to work with
Inmarsat for the benefit of the seafaring
community.”
Jason Smith, COO, Inmarsat
said: “The COMSAT teleport is an integral part
of our global network that provides critical
communications service for our maritime
customers. With the satellite connectivity
supported by the COMSAT teleports, we continue
our commitment to provide essential and robust
connectivity to the maritime community.”
The new contract follows
hard on the heels of COMSAT being named 2020
Independent Teleport Operator of the Year by the
World Teleport Association at the 25th annual
awards held in March this year. It also
complements an ambitious expansion plan
currently in process at COMSAT’s Tier 4 WTA
certified teleports in Southbury, CT, and Santa
Paula, CA. On completion COMSAT will support
more satellite constellation providers than any
other terrestrial network.
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