The SWE-DISH Suitcase gets Intelsat type approval

The Intelsat type approval for the SWE-DISH Suitcase satellite system (reg. nr. IA097AA0) comes less than four months after it received a Eutelsat type approval. The approval reaffirms the Suitcase’s strong position, and now, with approvals from two of the most influential satellite operators, it is easier than ever to use the Suitcase.

The SWE-DISH Suitcase is one of very few antenna systems of its size and type to have an Intelsat type approval. A type approval ensures that the equipment meets Intelsat operating performance requirements, and that all units of the model perform in a similar manner. The type approval simplifies the task of connecting to the Intelsat system, as well as to other satellite operators that rely on Intelsat’s advice. Before issuing the type approval, Intelsat did a thorough evaluation of the Suitcase.

- There are two reasons this type approval is important for us. Firstly, with both Intelsat and Eutelsat type approval, it is easier than ever for our Suitcase customers to sign up for satellite capacity. Secondly, it is always gratifying to have one independent body, or as in this case, two independent bodies, confirming the quality of our systems, says Lars Jehrlander, CEO at SWE-DISH.

The SWE-DISH Suitcase satellite system is the world’s most compact and quickest-to-air satellite terminal. The Suitcase, with its one-person operation and exceptional technical performance, allows live broadband transmission from virtually anywhere in the world. The Suitcase is used for everything from ordinary satellite news gathering (SNG) to IP-over-satellite.

Intelsat is one of the world's leading satellite operators. Their global communications network includes 27 geostationary satellites and leased capacity on 2 additional spacecraft. The satellite system is complemented by a worldwide ground-based network of teleports, fiber and Internet points of presence at strategic exchange points.

- The Suitcase, now with both Intelsat and Eutelsat type approval, is setting the standard for small, mobile, easy-to-use, broadband satellite earth terminals, concludes Lars Jehrlander.

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SWE-DISH in brief
SWE-DISH Satellite Systems is a world-leading supplier of mobile satellite communications equipment and related services for broadband applications. The company supplies major broadcasters, armed forces and disaster relief organizations amongst others, with compact and quick-to-air satellite terminals for live transmission of video, data, internet and voice content from anywhere in the world. The customer base includes broadcasters such as CNN and BBC, disaster relief organizations and military organizations such as United Nations, NATO, Danish Defense, the Swedish Defense Materiel Administration (FMV) and the US Department of Defense. SWE-DISH was established 1994.