Corporate
Rajeev Suri, CEO of Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, has been reappointed as a Commissioner to the UN Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development. Founded in 2010 by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and UNESCO, the Commission was established to bring the goal of universal broadband connectivity to the forefront of policy discussions.
The commission examines and advises on what steps need to be taken to shore-up digital networks, strengthen capacity at critical connectivity points like hospitals and transport hubs, and boost digital access and inclusivity. The work is particularly relevant in light of the Covid-19 pandemic and the increasing frequency of natural disasters.
Suri was first appointed to the Broadband Commission in 2016. During his time in the role, he has co-chaired the Digitalisation Scorecard group and also the Digital Health group. With his reappointment, Suri will continue to focus on ways to improve connectivity globally, especially in more remote and underserved areas, as well as through the use of technologies including satellite communications, which can help deliver services to these hard-to-reach locations.
Commenting on his reappointment, Rajeev Suri, CEO of Inmarsat, said: “Covid-19 has highlighted the need for resilient connectivity and affordable access, wherever you live and work. We urgently need to extend broadband into every rural area, every underserved community and every global trade route. Digital inequality has to be addressed and that includes using satellite communications to overcome it. Inmarsat has been connecting people for 40 years and I hope our work, alongside others on the Broadband Commission can help tackle this challenge.”
The UN Broadband Commission’s Spring meeting is being held today and will focus on building an inclusive post-Covid future. It will consider the challenges of increasing connectivity and tackling digital inequality given that 49% of the world’s population is still unconnected.
Inmarsat is the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications. It owns and operates the world’s most diverse global portfolio of mobile telecommunications satellite networks, and holds a multi-layered, global spectrum portfolio, covering L-band, Ka-band and S-band, enabling unparalleled breadth and diversity in the solutions it provides. Inmarsat’s long-established global distribution network includes not only the world’s leading channel partners but also its own strong direct retail capabilities, enabling end to end customer service assurance.
The company has an unrivalled track record of operating the world’s most reliable global mobile satellite telecommunications networks, sustaining business and mission critical safety & operational applications for more than 40 years. It is also a major driving force behind technological innovation in mobile satellite communications, sustaining its leadership through a substantial investment and a powerful network of technology and manufacturing partners.
Inmarsat operates across a diversified portfolio of sectors with the financial resources to fund its business strategy and holds leading positions in the Maritime, Government, Aviation and Enterprise satcoms markets, operating consistently as a trusted, responsive and high-quality partner to its customers across the globe.
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