Artist’s rendering of Intelsat 15. Photo: Orbital ATK

[Via Satellite 05-31-2016] Saudi Telecommunication Company (STC), a provider of integrated mobile, fixed and broadband communications services, has expanded its relationship with Intelsat and entered into a new contract for satellite services on Intelsat 15 located at 85.15 degrees east. The additional connectivity will enable STC, the largest telecom operator in Saudi Arabia, to grow VSAT services for corporate networks in the banking, government, and energy sectors operating in the country. STC now uses four additional Intelsat satellites to provide connectivity at all times for corporate customers.