Intelsat and Cubic³ have united and completed vehicle satellite connectivity tests, advancing the ubiquitous connectivity vision.
Takeaway Points
- Intelsat and Cubic³ have united.
- The aim is to complete vehicle satellite connectivity tests.
- The joint partnership is expected to create a new, differentiated one-stop shop solution for the land mobile industry.
Vehicle Satellite Connectivity Test
Intelsat said on Wednesday that it has successfully completed a critical vehicle satellite connectivity test with Cubic³ , marking a major milestone in their joint mission to create a seamless connectivity service for all types of vehicles.
Bruno Fromont, Intelsat Chief Technology Officer, said, “Our Memorandum of Understanding and successful test brings us closer to our vision of truly ubiquitous connectivity. By combining Intelsat’s satellite expertise with Cubic³’s innovative connectivity platform, we’re creating solutions that will keep vehicles connected anywhere in the world, enabling critical functions from broadband connectivity, diagnostics to eventually supporting autonomous driving capabilities.”
Nick Power, Chief Technology Officer at Cubic³, commented, “Our work with Intelsat is foundational to delivering on the promise of software-defined vehicles. Car manufacturers need global, high-speed, always-on connectivity to transform into software-first entities and meet evolving consumer mobility demands. This test demonstrates how our technologies can work together to enable that future.”
The Test
Based on the report, the successful test focused on a commercial land mobile use case featuring Intelsat’s FlexMove Fleet product and Cubic³ Cloud interface, proving the viability of integrated connectivity solutions for heavy machinery customers.
The joint partnership is expected to create a new, differentiated one-stop shop solution for the land mobile industry, giving customers the ability to create customized connectivity solutions that leverage both terrestrial cellular networks and non-terrestrial networks, Intelsat said.
The Intelsat-Cubic³-SoftBank Corp. cooperative effort’s goal is to remove this fragmentation, offering one device and one account that maintains connectivity across available networks worldwide, the report stated.
About Intelsat
Intelsat’s global team of professionals is focused on providing seamless and secure, satellite-based communications to government, NGO, and commercial customers through the company’s next-generation worldwide network and managed services. Bridging the digital divide by operating one of the world’s largest and most advanced satellite fleets and connectivity infrastructures, Intelsat enables people and their tools to speak over oceans, see across continents, and listen through the skies to communicate, cooperate, and coexist.
Since its founding six decades ago, the company has been synonymous with satellite-industry “firsts” in service to its customers and the planet. Leaning on a legacy of innovation and focusing on addressing a new generation of challenges, Intelsat team members now have their sights on the “next firsts” in space as they disrupt the field and lead in the digital transformation of the industry.
About Cubic³
Cubic³ provides advanced connectivity solutions for software-defined vehicles (SDVs) across 200+ countries. They help automotive, agriculture, and transportation OEMs navigate the complexities of connecting vehicles while ensuring compliance with global regulations. With access to over 550 mobile networks, their smart connectivity empowers OEMs to innovate, scale, and unlock new opportunities, driving efficiency and growth.
In 2024, SoftBank Corp. and Cubic³ formed a strategic global partnership to pioneer the future of software-defined vehicles (SDVs) and other high-value Internet-of-Things (IoT) assets.
