Intelsat Inks Arizona Deal as CEO Sees Border Security Opportunities

The Cochise County, Arizona, Sheriff’s Office has signed an agreement with Intelsat to use the satellite operator's connectivity alongside 5G cellular to provide voice and broadband connectivity in previously unconnected areas along the southern U.S. border, Intelsat said Wednesday. Under the deal, 10 systems were installed in police vehicles, and four more will be placed at the county's 911 dispatch center. At the Satellite 2025 show this week, Intelsat CEO David Wajsgras cited border security as a potential growth opportunity for the company.