Intelsat Contends with Bandwidth Price Drop in Sub-Saharan Africa

摘要

Satellite fleet operator Intelsat on March 8 said prices for satellite bandwidth in sub-Saharan Africa have dropped "dramatically" in recent months and will force the company to cut deals at lower prices than it would like with customers viewed as long-term prospects. In a conference call with investors, Intelsat Chief Executive David McGlade said the downward pressure on prices in that region is a result of two factors.