LONDON: Intelsat signed a new multi-transponder agreement with Belgacom, on 25 November 2003. One of the leading Belgian telecom operator, Belgacom moved to Intelsat's global satellite network, to provide high-speed Internet access to ISPs in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
 

Belgacom's C- and Ku-band service use six 72-MHz units of Intelsat capacity. According to a company release the band service is already operational and is designed to provide a high-quality and reliable way for ISPs operating in terrestrially underserved areas of these regions to access the Internet.

With help of the Intelsat service, Belgacom plans to expand its reach and strengthen penetration of the Eastern European and Middle Eastern markets. It utilises a 32 meter C-band antenna from Lessive teleport, in combination with Intelsat space segment.

According to Intelsat's data, carrier & internet unit regional vice president, Europe sales, Yuli Wexler, "We won this contract because Intelsat's capacity and flexible solutions can be tailored to fit the exact requirements of our customers. The ability of Intelsat to move, change or adjust our network, as needed, is a significant advantage in a market where other providers don't necessarily have the freedom to adjust their networks to accommodate service requests."