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Inmarsat own and operate 13 satellites providing seamless global coverage from a global geostationary orbit more than 22,000 miles above earth . Its two main two core satellite constellations are Inmarsat-4 , providing services on the L band spectrum , and its latest constellation Inmarsat-5 , which provides KA band connectivity , powering the global express platform , providing high-speed broadband services for all customers . Inmarsat-6 will be online from 2020 offering both greater flexibility and power and the company ’ s first to feature both L band and KA band services
36 smart satellite technology to reduce illegal and unsustainable fishing and improve the safety and livelihood of the seven-million strong fishing community .
Meanwhile in the Philippines , Inmarsat is enabling connectivity to support communities hit by natural disasters , including hurricanes , typhoons and tsunamis . “ It ’ s a core part of our business strategy ,” pledges Bray . One of the most intense typhoons on record , Super Typhoon Yolanda , hit the Philippines in November 2013 , severely damaging electricity and telco infra- structure , blocking access to critical information .
“ Working with a consortium of partners , Inmarsat helped to deliver vital communications for emergency responders on the ground and the wider communities , by using advanced satellite communications technology ,” recalls Bray . “ This enabled us to provide the Philippine government with a stepchange in capability , restoring normal life and business infrastructure as quickly as possible . Inmarsat ’ s LX service allows anyone on the ground
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