Myanmar. Photo: Jose Javier Martin Espartosa (Flickr)

Intelsat and the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MOTC) of Myanmar have broadened their relationship to accelerate the deployment of wireless communications infrastructure in Myanmar. The MOTC will use services on Intelsat 39, a Ku- and C-band satellite which is scheduled to replace Intelsat 902 at 62 degrees East in 2019.

Under the new multi-year, multi-transponder agreement, Intelsat 39 will host both C- and Ku-band satellite services for Myanmarsat-2, which will enable the government of Myanmar to significantly enhance its existing network as well as the networks of other mobile operators and media companies. This will advance the expansion of affordable, high-speed broadband and internet connectivity to government agencies, businesses and communities throughout the country. It will also support and advance the MOTC’s goal of ensuring that 95 percent of its population will have access to broadband connectivity by 2022.

By integrating satellite solutions into its own mobile networks, the MOTC will be able to dramatically increase its overall network bandwidth, speed and reliability as it expands 3G and 4G services into the more remote areas of Myanmar. In addition, it will satisfy e-government requirements and ensure that communities have access to a broad range of government services, including healthcare and education. The satellite will also provide critical e-banking services as well as distribute informative and entertaining content to viewers throughout Myanmar.