The new agreement introduces Intelsat's Flex portfolio into Vodafone's satellite product range. The services include two types of satellite connectivity solutions: Communications-on-the-Move (COTM), which uses vehicle-mounted antennas, and Communications-on-the-Pause (COTP), featuring compact satellite terminals. These secure, reliable services are designed to offer easy-to-use broadband connections for various applications, including tracking assets, setting up temporary sites, and supporting emergency responses.

The enhanced services will also support the Vodafone Foundation's humanitarian efforts in Europe and Africa, contributing to its health and education initiatives. In addition, the Foundation stands ready to assist governments and relief organizations during environmental and humanitarian crises.

"Vodafone's agreement with Intelsat adds depth and breadth to our global network. With these new services, we can provide additional connectivity and resilience to customers in some of the hardest to reach places, whether they're on the move, or need to quickly establish communications following an environmental or humanitarian disaster," said Marika Auramo, CEO of Vodafone Business.

Jean Philippe Gillet, SVP of Media, Mobility, and Networks at Intelsat, added, "The welfare of communities and their citizens is increasingly linked to the ability to access reliable connectivity services. The goal of our Flex services is to make it easier for our customers to leverage the reach and reliability of Intelsat's network to deliver connectivity wherever they may operate, be it charitable initiatives like the Vodafone Foundation or connectivity for global enterprises, industrial operations, or rapid-response organizations."

This expanded partnership also complements Vodafone's ongoing efforts to provide direct-to-smartphone connectivity through low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite technology.

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