Eutelsat Supporting Mexican “Internet para todos” Connectivity Programme
08 Juin 2022 - 10:00AM
Business Wire
- Mexican service providers are working with Eutelsat to
address Internet connectivity needs under CFE Telecommunications’
connectivity project for rural schools
- Leveraging Ka capacity on the powerful EUTELSAT 65 West A
satellite
- Showcasing the ability of satellite to provide a robust and
cost-effective solution for bridging the digital divide
Regulatory News:
As the end of the school year approaches in multiple countries,
including for children in Mexico across the country, Eutelsat
Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) (Paris:ETL) highlights its
major role in the Internet para todos (Internet for All)
connectivity programme, alongside three leading Mexican service
providers, including Apco Networks and Globalsat. Eutelsat is
currently providing them with capacity on its EUTELSAT 65 West A
satellite, aimed at connecting Mexican rural schools through the
installation of internet access points.
Apco Networks, Globalsat and another internet service provider
were selected to support the government-backed CFE
Telecommunications’ “Internet para todos” connectivity programme to
accelerate the provision of internet connectivity throughout the
Mexican territory. They are leveraging four powerful Ka beams on
EUTELSAT 65 West A to build out coverage to areas beyond reach of
terrestrial infrastructure.
Juan Pablo Cofino, Chief Executive Officer of Eutelsat Americas
declared: “Connectivity has become a basic human need, and we are
honored to be a key part in the solution to assist the Mexican
government in its mission to get all Mexicans online. This also
aligns with our CSR mission to bridge the digital divide. Once
again, satellite is proving a robust, readily available and
cost-effective solution for governments everywhere looking to
fulfil their global service objectives.”
Orlando Castillo, CEO of Apco Networks, added: “At APCO
Networks, we are very excited about the evolution and commitment of
Eutelsat and our technology partners that allowed us to integrate
an efficient solution to provide satellite connectivity service in
the most remote rural areas of the country, benefiting communities
that would otherwise remain isolated and that now have the
possibility of surfing the Internet, thus having access to the
benefits of connectivity such as communications with family and
friends abroad, e-commerce, distance learning and contributing in
this way to meeting the objectives of the government through the
“Internet para Todos” programme.”
Eric Cataño Araiza, Founder and CEO of Globalsat, commented:
"This project is one of the most ambitious that have been developed
in this country. The offered bandwidth is of very good quality for
the end user. We, at Globalsat, are committed to the service we
offer our customers, and specifically to this great project of
“Internet para todos” by CFE Telecomunicaciones. We know that with
this network, we will contribute to the reduction of the digital
gap and to the development of the most remote communities in the
country.”
About Eutelsat Communications Founded in 1977, Eutelsat
Communications is one of the world's leading satellite operators.
With a global fleet of satellites and associated ground
infrastructure, Eutelsat enables clients across Video, Data,
Government, Fixed and Mobile Broadband markets to communicate
effectively to their customers, irrespective of their location.
Around 7,000 television channels operated by leading media groups
are broadcast by Eutelsat to one billion viewers equipped for DTH
reception or connected to terrestrial networks. Committed to
promoting all facets of sustainable development across its business
activities, Eutelsat leverages its in-orbit resources to help
bridge the digital divide while maintaining a safe and uncluttered
space environment. As an attractive and socially responsible
employer, Eutelsat assembles 1,200 men and women from 50 countries
who are dedicated to delivering the highest quality of service.
For more about Eutelsat go to www.eutelsat.com
About Apco Networks APCO Networks is a proudly Mexican
company, whose headquarters are based in the city of Merida,
Yucatan, and its teleports in Mexico City and Merida. It is
specialized for the last 15 years in high-availability and
technologically complex satellite communication services for
business users, both government and civilians, as well as homeland
security and public in general, with the mission of always
integrating the best solutions with the most suitable technology
for each project, at competitive prices.
About Globalsat Globalsat has more than 21 years in the
Mexican market participating in this type of projects with the
government. Globalsat has the experience of offering rural
communication services to schools as well as to health centers and
libraries throughout the national territory, integrating solutions
with a high degree of engineering in partnership with Eutelsat, to
minimize points of failure and maximize the availability of
services at a better cost/benefit ratio for both the community and
the government.
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