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Article: Intelsat, Convergence Partners Form JV for Satellite to Serve Africa
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- December 13, 2008
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Wireless News
12-13-2008
Intelsat, Convergence Partners Form JV for Satellite to Serve Africa
WIRELESS NEWS-December 13, 2008-Intelsat, Convergence Partners Form JV for Satellite to Serve Africa (C)2008 10Meters - http:// www.10meters.com
Intelsat, a provider of fixed satellite services, has announced a joint venture with a South African investor group led by Convergence Partners that will utilize project financing to build and launch a satellite into the 33 degrees East orbital location, positioned to serve the African continent.
The satellite, to be called "Intelsat New Dawn," will feature a payload optimized to deliver wireless backhaul, broadband and television programming to the ...