Intelsat, Ltd. today announced that it has appointed KPMG LLP to serve as
its independent auditor for the fiscal year ending 31 December 2002. The
appointment of KPMG LLP to replace Arthur Andersen LLP as Intelsat, Ltd.’s
auditor is subject to the approval of Intelsat, Ltd.’s shareholders at a
meeting to be held on 4 June 2002.

About Intelsat

Intelsat, Ltd. offers telephony, corporate network, video and Internet
solutions around the globe via capacity on
23 geosynchronous satellites in prime orbital locations. Customers in
approximately 200 countries and territories rely on Intelsat satellites and
staff for quality connections, global reach and reliability. For more
information, visit www.intelsat.com.

Contact:

Dianne VanBeber

+ 1 202 944 7406

dianne.vanbeber@intelsat.com

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