GEE acquired Ku-band payload on SES’ AMC 3 satellite to deliver connectivity services. Photo: SES

[Via Satellite 01-13-2017] Global Eagle Entertainment (GEE) has acquired Ku-band payload on the SES AMC 3 communication satellite in a move to boost capacity for its customers in North America, the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean. GEE will rebrand the satellite as Eagle 1. SES will operate the non-station-kept satellite and will support GEE’s strategic plan to optimize the quality of experience for its mobility customers on air land and sea.

“Eagle 1 is a key element in the strategic expansion of our global satellite network to optimize Quality of Experience (QoE) for our rapidly growing user base,” said Abel Avellan, president of GEE. “To that end, GEE is increasing satellite capacity and upgrading our robust ground infrastructure of owned teleports.”

Eagle 1 will be integrated into GEE’s global network as the company continues boost its own ground teleport infrastructure and technologies.