CNH and Intelsat, operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial communication networks, announced a collaboration that will provide farmers access to the internet via a ruggedized satellite communications (SATCOM) service.
This offering will be available in the second half of 2024 to farmers in Brazil, where ConectarAgro’s Rural Connectivity Indicator found only 19% of the area available for agricultural use has high-speed internet access. The companies plan to expand their collaboration to the U.S., Australia, and other regions.
The potential tieup, now official, was first alluded to at World AgriTech Summit in San Francisco.
Intelsat’s capabilities offer Case IH, Steyr and New Holland customers SATCOM coverage via its rugged, industrial-grade terminals. CNH customers will use a rigorously tested terminal that connects easily and is proven to withstand extreme weather conditions and the vibration and shock produced by farming equipment.
“Satellite technology helps solve connectivity challenges for hard-to-reach farms, but not all providers are equal. Intelsat stands out for their depth of experience as well as the quality and reliability of their service and industrial terminal offerings,” said Marc Kermisch, Chief Digital and Information Officer at CNH.
