Thaicom Public Company Limited takes the lead in providing an In-flight Connectivity (IFC) services through a Wi-Fi platform of Thaicom’s satellites. The solution has been targeted to the airlines in Thailand and Southeast Asia. Thaicom has selected Hughes HX System, a high-speed internet platform, of Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), a global leader in broadband satellite solutions and services, which supports Thaicom to be competent in the global satellite market.
Dr. Sakon Kittivatcharapong, Senior Vice President, Ground System Operations, Thaicom PLC stated that, “Thaicom has expanded the In-flight Connectivity as a part of our Mobility Services which are the new innovations and technologies of satellite-based communications that have expansively served sea-air-land connectivity targeting the customers in Thailand and the Southeast Asia region. With the In-flight Connectivity or IFC, our airline partners will gain significant operational advantageous of reducing the operational cost while adding more values to their services. The Hughes HX System is an ideal choice for us and our airline partners, as it enables state-of-the-art in-flight connectivity in real-time. It is one of the proven In-Flight-Connectivity solutions in Ku-band available today. This service will also be another significant milestone for Thaicom as we intend to develop the new technological innovations and End-to-End Solutions that provide more value-added services to the customers, create a preferable reputation and gain economic benefits to the country. This will also strengthen the capability of Thailand’s satellites to be able to grow and stay competitive among the global players.”
Mr. Ramesh Ramaswamy, Vice President, International Division as Hughes said that, “We are very pleased that Thaicom has chosen the HX System for its in-flight platform. We are confident that our HX System will enable Row 44 and Thaicom to develop a unique, reliable and enjoyable in-flight connectivity service through Wi-fi networks for the airlines in those target markets.”
The satellite-based In-flight Connectivity service is one of the services that Thaicom has initiated under the company’s strategy “New Frontiers”. Thaicom has focused on the development of integrated technological innovations, End-to-End solutions and unlimited satellite network that increase more convenience to its customers while empower its partners to their continual successes.”
Dr. Sakon Kittivatcharapong, Senior Vice President, Ground System Operations, Thaicom PLC stated that, “Thaicom has expanded the In-flight Connectivity as a part of our Mobility Services which are the new innovations and technologies of satellite-based communications that have expansively served sea-air-land connectivity targeting the customers in Thailand and the Southeast Asia region. With the In-flight Connectivity or IFC, our airline partners will gain significant operational advantageous of reducing the operational cost while adding more values to their services. The Hughes HX System is an ideal choice for us and our airline partners, as it enables state-of-the-art in-flight connectivity in real-time. It is one of the proven In-Flight-Connectivity solutions in Ku-band available today. This service will also be another significant milestone for Thaicom as we intend to develop the new technological innovations and End-to-End Solutions that provide more value-added services to the customers, create a preferable reputation and gain economic benefits to the country. This will also strengthen the capability of Thailand’s satellites to be able to grow and stay competitive among the global players.”
Mr. Ramesh Ramaswamy, Vice President, International Division as Hughes said that, “We are very pleased that Thaicom has chosen the HX System for its in-flight platform. We are confident that our HX System will enable Row 44 and Thaicom to develop a unique, reliable and enjoyable in-flight connectivity service through Wi-fi networks for the airlines in those target markets.”
The satellite-based In-flight Connectivity service is one of the services that Thaicom has initiated under the company’s strategy “New Frontiers”. Thaicom has focused on the development of integrated technological innovations, End-to-End solutions and unlimited satellite network that increase more convenience to its customers while empower its partners to their continual successes.”