Intelsat to Delta: We Can Support Free Inflight Internet Model
Below are a few excerpts from Runway Girl Network's Sept 27th article on Intelsat's firm support of Delta's plan to offer free inflight Internet, leveraging ThinKom's Ku terminal and putting "serious wind in the sails of the global Ku IFC value proposition."
Intelsat praises Ku3030
The ThinKom Solutions-made Falcon Ku3030 terminal ... factored into Intelsat’s decision to acquire the commercial aviation unit [of Gogo].
'It is very, very efficient, I think the most efficient terminal in inflight connectivity today in terms of its ability to transfer megahertz into Mbps into useable throughput for an airline and so we like the terminal a lot.'
- Mark Rasmussen, Sr. VP, Mobility at Intelsat
Read the full article here.
About ThinKom
ThinKom Solutions, Inc., is a leading provider of innovative, ultra-low-profile broadband antenna solutions for commercial and business aviation applications, delivering fast, resilient, and reliable connectivity “from every orbit to every seat.” The ThinAir® product line delivers compact, affordable Ku- and Ka-band options suitable for installation on planes ranging from business jets to super-jumbos. ThinAir antennas consume less power while delivering high spectral efficiency, reducing recurring satellite costs. Packaged in a low-drag design to save fuel and reduce emissions, ThinAir’s proven, proprietary, patented solutions are trusted by leading inflight connectivity providers and airline customers around the globe.
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