Inmarsat signs Global Beam Telecom as UAE's first distribution partner

Further reaffirming Inmarsat's plans for growth in region

08 March 2016: Inmarsat, the world's leading provider of global mobile satellite communications, today announced the signing of its first UAE distribution partner for its L-band communications services, Global Beam Telecom, following a signing ceremony held at CABSAT in Dubai.

Global Beam Telecom, headquartered in Dubai, is a fixed and mobile satellite communications solutions provider with more than 12 years' experience in the satellite market, and operates throughout the Middle East, Africa and parts of Asia.

“The signing of Global Beam Telecom is a critical step in our plans for growth in the region,” Paul Gudonis VP, Enterprise, Inmarsat said. “We chose Global Beam Telecom as our first in-region partner because their wealth of experience and understanding of the local markets, coupled with the strength and reliability of our services, are a powerful combination that we feel will provide and excellent foundation for growth in the region, and we welcome Global Beam Telecom to the Inmarsat family.” .

“We are excited to bring Inmarsat's global services to UAE, said Abdullah SULAIMAN CEO of Global Beam Telecom. This partnership with Inmarsat allows us to meet our customer's stringent needs for MSS and we are proud to serve them through the most reliable L band Satellite in the industry. Our depth understanding of the distribution channel will also make a major impact on the customers in the region”.