Starlink is the world’s largest Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation, operated by SpaceX, which provides satellite internet access coverage to 45 countries. Since 2019, Starlink has been renowned as an innovative high-speed low-latency broadband service that empowers users, no matter where they’re located, to engage in activities that consume high amounts of data such as video calls, streaming, corporate applications, and much more. Starlink is fully flexible for fixed land use, portable or comms-on-the-move (COTM), all types of maritime sector vessels, and comms-on-the-pause (COTP). With a simple installation kit, services are available month-to-month or over long-term plans, completely tailored to evolving connectivity requirements. Starlink is committed to making game-changing LEO technology more affordable and accessible for its customers across the globe.
IEC Telecom and Starlink
In 2023, IEC Telecom became an official reseller of Starlink to offer reliable low-latency connectivity to maritime, humanitarian, enterprise, home office, e-government, and leisure travel sectors. Committed to maximising digitalisation, IEC Telecom and Starlink deliver high-speed, end-to-end encrypted, flexible network access for fixed land, maritime, remote, COTM, and COTP use.
Iridium Communications, Inc. operates the world’s largest commercial mesh architecture of 66 cross-linked Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites and provides truly global voice and data communication solutions, including airways, polar regions, and oceans. Iridium is a publicly traded company headquartered in USA, works with over 400 value-added partners, and provides a dedicated communications gateway for the US Department of Defense. Renowned for the Certus, an advanced multi-service platform, and the Short Burst Data (SBD) transceiver, Iridium has extended the reach of terrestrial and cellular infrastructure to every corner of the Earth via both handsets and installed communications systems.
IEC Telecom and Iridium
IEC Telecom and Iridium formed a strategic alliance in 2013. IEC Telecom became an Iridium Master Distributor and has since worked closely with Iridium to offer commercial satellite communications solutions.
In 2019, IEC Telecom also signed a partnership with Iridium to deliver Iridium Certus℠, a next-generation satellite broadband solution for land and maritime applications. For the maritime sector this means access to reliable, high-quality satellite connectivity, anywhere on the planet, regardless of the size of the vessel or its data needs. The humanitarian sector and land-based customers will benefit from an enhanced user experience, thanks to the system’s greater mobility and very low levels of latency – giving them real-time communications with less room for error.
Founded in 1986, Viasat is a global communications company that provides internet access to communities where terrestrial infrastructure is not available as well as delivers secure connectivity services to the military sector. With humble beginnings in 1990’s VTS-3000 satcom test system, Viasat has grown from strength to strength – the first Ku-band broadband service for business jets in 2003, the most popular VSAT terminal SurfBeam in 2007, the highest capacity satellite in the world in 2011. Viasat is committed to digital inclusion and empowering communities with connectivity. With the acquisition of Inmarsat in 2023, Viasat is well on its journey to creating a leading global communications enterprise with innovation, affordability, and reliability at its heart. Its latest ViaSat-3 constellation, with the first satellite successfully launched in 2023, forms the next generation of ultra-high capacity Ka-band satellites that extend coverage to billions of people and businesses across the globe.
IEC Telecom and Viasat
IEC Telecom is part of Viasat’s Elevate Program. As a growth ecosystem, Elevate provides a space to offer IEC Telecom customers with a broad choice of IoT solutions and value-added services that enhance the efficiency and sustainability of their businesses. This builds on IEC Telecom’s collaboration with Inmarsat since 1999, and expands opportunities for communities – critical communications, e-government and e-health programmes, safety of remote workers, and much more.
Inmarsat is a leading provider of global mobile satellite communications and offers a broad portfolio of connectivity services and value-added solutions. Set up in 1979, Inmarsat owns and operates 13 satellites that deliver L-band broadband, high-speed Ka-band, and WiFi S-band services. Today, Inmarsat’s fifth generation Ka-band satellites power Global Xpress, which is the world’s first and only globally available mobile broadband service that is delivered through a single wholly-owned network to ensure seamless connectivity. The sixth generation fleet is planned to be the first to feature dual-payload satellites, each supporting L-band and Ka-band services as well as capabilities ranging from advanced global safety services to the Internet of Things (IoT).
IEC Telecom and Inmarsat
IEC Telecom and Inmarsat formed a strategic alliance in 1999. Further strengthening their 15-year long relationship, IEC Telecom became an Inmarsat Global Xpress Value-Added Reseller in 2014 as well as a Tier 2 (Gold) Partner for HTS services in the energy, media, and NGO sectors. This also served to expand IEC Telecom’s VSAT capabilities.
In 2016, IEC Telecom became an Inmarsat Fleet Xpress Value-Added Reseller to deliver revolutionary fully integrated solutions over both Global Xpress Ka-band and FleetBroadband L-band.
Eutelsat is a global leader in satellite communications, delivering connectivity and broadcast services worldwide. Following the combination with OneWeb in 2023, Eutelsat is now the first fully integrated GEO-LEO satellite operator. With a fleet of 35 Geostationary satellites and a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellation of more than 600 satellites, Eutelsat provides high-end connectivity for users beyond the range of terrestrial networks, addressing both fixed and mobile connectivity needs, meeting different levels of requirements from wholesale capacity to turnkey end-to-end managed satellite as a service communication solutions. Eutelsat’s unique suite of in-orbit assets and ground infrastructure enables it to deliver integrated solutions to meet the needs of global customers.
Eutelsat ADVANCE is an end-to-end managed connectivity service purposefully designed for business continuity. This high-speed network delivers seamless integration of Ku- and Ka-band capacity as well as secure back-haul services.
IEC Telecom and Eutelsat
In 2022, IEC Telecom became an official distributor of Eutelsat ADVANCE to offer dependable high-performance connectivity to maritime, enterprise, government, and telecommunication institutions.
Committed to delivering a seamless and scalable network experience, IEC Telecom and Eutelsat enable fully on-demand and secure connectivity for all markets, including rural, remote, and dispersed areas.
Starlink is the world’s largest Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation, operated by SpaceX, which provides satellite internet access coverage to 45 countries. Since 2019, Starlink has been renowned as an innovative high-speed low-latency broadband service that empowers users, no matter where they’re located, to engage in activities that consume high amounts of data such as video calls, streaming, corporate applications, and much more. Starlink is fully flexible for fixed land use, portable or comms-on-the-move (COTM), all types of maritime sector vessels, and comms-on-the-pause (COTP). With a simple installation kit, services are available month-to-month or over long-term plans, completely tailored to evolving connectivity requirements. Starlink is committed to making game-changing LEO technology more affordable and accessible for its customers across the globe.
IEC Telecom and Starlink
In 2023, IEC Telecom became an official reseller of Starlink to offer reliable low-latency connectivity to maritime, humanitarian, enterprise, home office, e-government, and leisure travel sectors. Committed to maximising digitalisation, IEC Telecom and Starlink deliver high-speed, end-to-end encrypted, flexible network access for fixed land, maritime, remote, COTM, and COTP use.
IEC Telecom’s relationship with Space42 is rooted in two decades of partnership. Since 2001, IEC Telecom has worked alongside Thuraya (now Space42 Thuraya) across maritime and humanitarian markets, co-developing solutions such as VSAT+, Orion Edge, and Orion Edge+, earning recognition as a Thuraya Certified Gold Partner. With Yahsat, a partnership established in 2009 grew into a recognised International Service Provider relationship across the Middle East and Africa, honoured with the YahClick Service Partner of the Year and Innovation Excellence Awards. Today, as Space42 brings Thuraya and Yahsat under one roof, IEC Telecom remains a trusted partner, delivering advanced satellite connectivity across commercial and government sectors worldwide.
GlobalStar provides communications services to over 120 countries on six continents via a combination of Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites and traditional infrastructure. With 24 ground stations and a second generation infrastructure based on the Internet Multimedia Subsystem (IMS), GlobalStar offers rich features that maximize the use of satellite technology for optimal user experience. Incorporating satellite technologies like Yahsat, Thuraya, Starlink, Immarsat, and Iridium, alongside its own, GlobalStar’s satellites provide uninterrupted service even in areas where traditional networks are unavailable. Its IoT and SPOT tracking and messaging products, powered by this diverse satellite constellation, serve customers even in remote areas. GlobalStar’s patented satellite path and gateway technologies, such as Yahsat, Thuraya, Starlink, Immarsat, and Iridium, are renowned for their highly effective designs and short connectivity latency, and have initiated nearly 6,000 rescues worldwide.
IEC Telecom’s relationship with Space42 is rooted in two decades of partnership. Since 2001, IEC Telecom has worked alongside Thuraya (now Space42 Thuraya) across maritime and humanitarian markets, co-developing solutions such as VSAT+, Orion Edge, and Orion Edge+, earning recognition as a Thuraya Certified Gold Partner. With Yahsat, a partnership established in 2009 grew into a recognised International Service Provider relationship across the Middle East and Africa, honoured with the YahClick Service Partner of the Year and Innovation Excellence Awards. Today, as Space42 brings Thuraya and Yahsat under one roof, IEC Telecom remains a trusted partner, delivering advanced satellite connectivity across commercial and government sectors worldwide.