Intelsat and ITRI to Co-Develop Next-Generation Multi-Orbit Terminal for Global Connectivity
While the memorandum sets the framework for cooperation, specific development timelines and deployment strategies will be defined as the partnership evolves.
Intelsat and Taiwan’s Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI ) have announced plans to jointly develop a next-generation multi-orbit satellite terminal under a newly established memorandum of understanding. The initiative will combine ITRI’s advanced research and semiconductor innovation with Intelsat’s global leadership in multi-orbit satellite communications.
The planned terminal will be designed to operate across both Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and Geostationary Orbit (GEO) constellations, enabling more resilient and flexible connectivity solutions. This collaboration builds on ITRI’s recent milestone achievement—the world’s first demonstration of a 5G air interface over a commercial LEO satellite constellation—an advancement in the development of non-terrestrial networks (NTN) and 5G satellite integration.
ITRI’s integration of Intelsat’s FlexEnterprise and FlexMove GEO satellite services into its platform further positions the partnership to accelerate the convergence of terrestrial and satellite networks. The joint effort aims to expand the availability of secure, high-performance connectivity across diverse geographies and use cases, from enterprise networks to mobility applications.
