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Eutelsat and SpeedCast Further Expand Coverage of Their Maritime Broadband Service With Multiple Regional Beams
Broadband Fixed-Fee Service Now Covers Mediterranean and Caribbean Regions, Using 60 cm Ku-Band Antennas
MONACO, September 22, 2010/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL), one of the world's leading
satellite operators, and SpeedCast Limited, a leading satellite
telecommunications service provider, today announced that they have further
expanded the reach of their regional maritime broadband service, with the
extension of their 60 cm coverage to include the Mediterranean region.
The 60 cm service is part of Eutelsat and SpeedCast's overall
global maritime broadband network, which is one of the most widely deployed
VSAT offerings in the world. In addition to the 60 cm Ku-band systems, the
global network includes 1 m Ku-band and 2.4 m C-band systems. The smaller
form factor 60 cm marine antenna is ideally suited for small-to-mid-sized
vessels such as yachts, fishing, and coast guard vessels, which operate along
coastlines and regional waters. The smaller size and lighter weight of the 60
cm marine antenna better meets the needs of these vessels and allows for a
lower investment.
The expansion of Mediterranean coverage for the 60 cm service
complements SpeedCast and Eutelsat's coverage plans which include the
Caribbean, South East Asia, Middle East & India, East Asia & China, and
Australian regions. Customers benefit from this broad range of coverage with
the ability to utilize the service in multiple regions.
Customers of the 60 cm service also enjoy all of the same
benefits as the advanced technologies used for the larger 1 m Ku-band and 2.4
m C-band antenna systems. They include DVB-S2 encoding for bandwidth
optimization and Adaptive Coding and Modulation (ACM) for optimized power
utilization and consistent performance in all weather conditions.
Customers can also leverage SpeedCast and Eutelsat's advanced
monitoring and asset tracking solution, named "SMART" (SpeedCast's Monitoring
And Reporting Tools). This value-added-service allows vessel tracking,
network management, service level performance monitoring and more. SMART can
be accessed securely from any location via a Web-based network management
portal, for greater visibility and control of customers' fleet and business.
Finally, customers can benefit from a broad range of
additional services for their critical communication needs. SpeedCast and
Eutelsat offer a wealth of value added services designed for maritime
customers, and optimized for satellite-based communications. These services
include SpeedTalk, an optimized VOIP service, SpeedCam, a secure remote video
surveillance service, and SpeedStar, a WAN optimization service.
"Addressing the high market demand from ship-owners for
extended coverage in the Mediterranean for the 60 cm service, was a further
important step for Eutelsat and SpeedCast. This demand demonstrates how VSAT
services are now fully integrated as a core solution in the regional maritime
broadband market."
Laurent PAUL
Director, Maritime Services, Eutelsat
"With the expansion of our 60cm maritime service to include
the Mediterranean, we provide our customers operating smaller vessels and
antennas, with more regional beams to enjoy the service in different part of
the world. In addition to the Caribbean and several other regions in Asia,
customers now have a wide choice of multiple regional beams to operate in.
Together with our global roaming 1m maritime service, customers on our
network have the greatest choice of service plans, equipment and operating
regions to accommodate all budgets."
Nick DUKAKIS
Vice President for Maritime & Offshore Services, SpeedCast
SpeedCast Ltd. is a leading satellite telecommunications
service provider that offers high-quality managed networks services in over
35 countries in Asia, Middle East and Africa. With 10 international points of
presence and 7-teleport-operations, it boasts a unique infrastructure to
serve corporate and carriers' requirements. Operating over 10 VSAT platforms
SpeedCast has developed a strong operations expertise and an efficient
support organization, which are at the root of SpeedCast's success.
Leveraging the latest satellite technologies, SpeedCast has taken leadership
positions in Asia in the provision of reliable and efficient network services
to key industries like Cellular networks, Maritime, Banking or Oil & Gas.
SpeedCast Ltd is also a pioneer in the delivery of digital media content and
turnkey video platforms to Service Providers and Media Broadcasters,
including 3G TV and DVB-H based Mobile TV platforms. Operating on many
different satellites in both C-band and Ku-band, and partnering with Tier 1
carriers for its fiber requirements, SpeedCast Ltd and its 150 partners
worldwide provide first-class services and 24/7 technical support. Please
visit http://www.speedcast.com.
Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL, ISIN code:
FR0010221234) is the holding company of Eutelsat S.A. With capacity
commercialised on 26 satellites that provide coverage over the entire
European continent, as well as the Middle East, Africa, India and significant
parts of Asia and the Americas, Eutelsat is one of the world's three leading
satellite operators in terms of revenues. At 30 June 2010, Eutelsat's
satellites were broadcasting more than 3,600 television channels. More than
1,100 channels broadcast via its HOT BIRD(TM) video neighbourhood at 13
degrees East which serves over 120 million cable and satellite homes in
Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. The Group's satellites also serve a
wide range of fixed and mobile telecommunications services, TV contribution
markets, corporate networks, and broadband markets for Internet Service
Providers and for transport, maritime and in-flight markets. Eutelsat's
broadband subsidiary, Skylogic, markets and operates access to high speed
internet services through teleports in France and Italy that serve
enterprises, local communities, government agencies and aid organisations in
Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas. Headquartered in Paris, Eutelsat and
its subsidiaries employ nearly 661 commercial, technical and operational
employees from 28 countries. Please visit http://www.eutelsat.com.
Source: Eutelsat Communications
Media Contacts: Carmen Wang, Marketing Executive, SpeedCast Limited, Phone: +852-3919-6874, Fax: +852-3919-6880, Email: carmen.wang@speedcast.com; Vanessa O'Connor, Eutelsat, Phone: +33-1-53-98-37-91, Email: voconnor@eutelsat.fr; Frederique Gautier, Eutelsat, Phone: +33-1-53-98-37-91, Email: fgautier@eutelsat.fr
Eutelsat and SpeedCast Further Expand Coverage of Their Maritime Broadband Service With Multiple Regional Beams
Broadband Fixed-Fee Service Now Covers Mediterranean and Caribbean Regions, Using 60 cm Ku-Band Antennas
MONACO, September 22, 2010/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL), one of the world's leading
satellite operators, and SpeedCast Limited, a leading satellite
telecommunications service provider, today announced that they have further
expanded the reach of their regional maritime broadband service, with the
extension of their 60 cm coverage to include the Mediterranean region.
The 60 cm service is part of Eutelsat and SpeedCast's overall
global maritime broadband network, which is one of the most widely deployed
VSAT offerings in the world. In addition to the 60 cm Ku-band systems, the
global network includes 1 m Ku-band and 2.4 m C-band systems. The smaller
form factor 60 cm marine antenna is ideally suited for small-to-mid-sized
vessels such as yachts, fishing, and coast guard vessels, which operate along
coastlines and regional waters. The smaller size and lighter weight of the 60
cm marine antenna better meets the needs of these vessels and allows for a
lower investment.
The expansion of Mediterranean coverage for the 60 cm service
complements SpeedCast and Eutelsat's coverage plans which include the
Caribbean, South East Asia, Middle East & India, East Asia & China, and
Australian regions. Customers benefit from this broad range of coverage with
the ability to utilize the service in multiple regions.
Customers of the 60 cm service also enjoy all of the same
benefits as the advanced technologies used for the larger 1 m Ku-band and 2.4
m C-band antenna systems. They include DVB-S2 encoding for bandwidth
optimization and Adaptive Coding and Modulation (ACM) for optimized power
utilization and consistent performance in all weather conditions.
Customers can also leverage SpeedCast and Eutelsat's advanced
monitoring and asset tracking solution, named "SMART" (SpeedCast's Monitoring
And Reporting Tools). This value-added-service allows vessel tracking,
network management, service level performance monitoring and more. SMART can
be accessed securely from any location via a Web-based network management
portal, for greater visibility and control of customers' fleet and business.
Finally, customers can benefit from a broad range of
additional services for their critical communication needs. SpeedCast and
Eutelsat offer a wealth of value added services designed for maritime
customers, and optimized for satellite-based communications. These services
include SpeedTalk, an optimized VOIP service, SpeedCam, a secure remote video
surveillance service, and SpeedStar, a WAN optimization service.
"Addressing the high market demand from ship-owners for
extended coverage in the Mediterranean for the 60 cm service, was a further
important step for Eutelsat and SpeedCast. This demand demonstrates how VSAT
services are now fully integrated as a core solution in the regional maritime
broadband market."
Laurent PAUL
Director, Maritime Services, Eutelsat
"With the expansion of our 60cm maritime service to include
the Mediterranean, we provide our customers operating smaller vessels and
antennas, with more regional beams to enjoy the service in different part of
the world. In addition to the Caribbean and several other regions in Asia,
customers now have a wide choice of multiple regional beams to operate in.
Together with our global roaming 1m maritime service, customers on our
network have the greatest choice of service plans, equipment and operating
regions to accommodate all budgets."
Nick DUKAKIS
Vice President for Maritime & Offshore Services, SpeedCast
SpeedCast Ltd. is a leading satellite telecommunications
service provider that offers high-quality managed networks services in over
35 countries in Asia, Middle East and Africa. With 10 international points of
presence and 7-teleport-operations, it boasts a unique infrastructure to
serve corporate and carriers' requirements. Operating over 10 VSAT platforms
SpeedCast has developed a strong operations expertise and an efficient
support organization, which are at the root of SpeedCast's success.
Leveraging the latest satellite technologies, SpeedCast has taken leadership
positions in Asia in the provision of reliable and efficient network services
to key industries like Cellular networks, Maritime, Banking or Oil & Gas.
SpeedCast Ltd is also a pioneer in the delivery of digital media content and
turnkey video platforms to Service Providers and Media Broadcasters,
including 3G TV and DVB-H based Mobile TV platforms. Operating on many
different satellites in both C-band and Ku-band, and partnering with Tier 1
carriers for its fiber requirements, SpeedCast Ltd and its 150 partners
worldwide provide first-class services and 24/7 technical support. Please
visit http://www.speedcast.com.
Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL, ISIN code:
FR0010221234) is the holding company of Eutelsat S.A. With capacity
commercialised on 26 satellites that provide coverage over the entire
European continent, as well as the Middle East, Africa, India and significant
parts of Asia and the Americas, Eutelsat is one of the world's three leading
satellite operators in terms of revenues. At 30 June 2010, Eutelsat's
satellites were broadcasting more than 3,600 television channels. More than
1,100 channels broadcast via its HOT BIRD(TM) video neighbourhood at 13
degrees East which serves over 120 million cable and satellite homes in
Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. The Group's satellites also serve a
wide range of fixed and mobile telecommunications services, TV contribution
markets, corporate networks, and broadband markets for Internet Service
Providers and for transport, maritime and in-flight markets. Eutelsat's
broadband subsidiary, Skylogic, markets and operates access to high speed
internet services through teleports in France and Italy that serve
enterprises, local communities, government agencies and aid organisations in
Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas. Headquartered in Paris, Eutelsat and
its subsidiaries employ nearly 661 commercial, technical and operational
employees from 28 countries. Please visit http://www.eutelsat.com.
Source: Eutelsat Communications
Media Contacts: Carmen Wang, Marketing Executive, SpeedCast Limited, Phone: +852-3919-6874, Fax: +852-3919-6880, Email: carmen.wang@speedcast.com; Vanessa O'Connor, Eutelsat, Phone: +33-1-53-98-37-91, Email: voconnor@eutelsat.fr; Frederique Gautier, Eutelsat, Phone: +33-1-53-98-37-91, Email: fgautier@eutelsat.fr