February 27, 2023
It is promoting the first debate on communications in space in collaboration with MWCapital.
At its stand, the company demonstrates a real-life 100 Mbps satellite Internet connection to guarantee Internet access in rural areas across Spain.
Hispasat will present one of the great innovations of the Mobile World Congress, the 100 Mbs satellite Internet connection. At stand 7C60 (hall 7) it will present the latest developments to facilitate digital transformation in rural areas, the Internet of Things applied to logistics and forest environments, 5G and the extension of cellular networks.
First debate on space at MWC
Hispasat has promoted, in collaboration with MWCapital, the first debate on space within the framework of this fair. “Space, an immediate tool for connectivity and security”, to be presented by Jordi Hereu, President of Hispasat, and Eduard Martín, CIO and Director of Intelligent Connectivity at MWCapital. It will feature the participation of Miguel Belló, coordinator of Perte Aeroespacial, and Miguel Ángel Panduro, CEO of Hispasat, moderated by Ana Molina, Director of Strategy. This debate will take place on Wednesday 1 March at 3:00 pm at the MWCapital stand (4G100 - HALL 6).
Internet access in rural areas
The stand demonstrates a real-life 100 Mbps satellite Internet connection that is now available across the entire Spanish territory. This technology ensures universal connectivity, with the aim of bridging the digital divide in rural, remote and sparsely populated areas throughout the territory.
Digital transformation and 5G
It also presents the developments it is making in the Green Engine project, the largest forestation and emissions compensation initiative in Spain, in which it collaborates as a technological partner with Fundación Repsol and Sylvestris. Satellite connectivity enables innovative and robust solutions to be deployed in forest environments offering analysis including tree growth monitoring, fire prevention and early detection, video camera surveillance. All this collected data will be analysed and integrated with Earth observation images in a data platform developed by Elewit, Redeia's technology platform.
Also on display are the latest projects that Hispasat is carrying out in the integration of 5G networks and in the extension of cellular networks via satellite, a business in which Hispasat already connects more than 3,000 base stations in Latin America.
About Hispasat
Hispasat, Redeia’s satellite operator, works to help citizens bridge the digital divide and promote sustainable development in society. It is the main communications bridge between Europe and America as a broadband and connectivity services provider through its companies in Spain and Latin America, where its Brazilian subsidiary Hispamar is located. It is also a leader in the broadcasting and distribution of audiovisual content in Spanish and Portuguese, including the transmission of Direct-to-Home (DTH) and High Definition Television (HDTV) digital platforms. Hispasat is the main driver of innovation in the Spanish aerospace sector and is committed to sustainability throughout its value chain. These activities make it one of the world's leading companies by revenue in its sector.
For further information:
Iñaki Latasa: +34 638065148; ilatasa@hispasat.es
Víctor Inchausti: +34 667312948; vinchausti@hispasat.es
