Thursday, November 22, 2012

Yahsat launches satellite broadband service in South Sudan

Abu Dhabi-based satellite company Yahsat is readying to introduce its YahClick broadband service to South Sudan that will deliver high-speed internet by satellite service across parts of the country cut of from fibre or fixed wireless services. Yahsat said it will be partnering with the local company RCS-Communication for the delivery of the wireless Internet service to a wider range of Sudanese.

South Sudan is the world’s youngest country and the government is looking for ways to upgrade its telecommunications network. The Internet is a crucial platform for progress and the nation’s government expects the new project from Yahsat will expand wireless Internet solutions at affordable rates.

YahClick is the first ka band-based satellite internet service in the African continent. The service is targeted at providing customers in far-flung regions broadband access. Yahsat is already training of VSAT technicians along with support staff for the introduction of the service in South Sudan.
 
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Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Eutelsat to deliver coverage of US Presidential Elections in Europe, ME

French-based satellite provider Eutelsat is mobilising three of its satellites to deliver broadcasting service and coverage of the US Presidential Elections in the Middle East and Europe. The company said that three satellites will be used for capacity by media outlets and broadcasters covering the international event.

Eutelsat 12 West A, Eutelsat 8 West A and Eutelsat 10A have all been booked - totalling 120 MHz of capacity - from November 2 to 9 to transmit live coverage of the presidential elections from across the Atlantic to TV stations in Europe and the Middle East. Some of the clients that will utilize satellite capacity are TIMA, Telenor, Al Jazeera, the Associated Press, and Arqiva.

Prior to the presidential elections, Eutelsat also provided satellite capacity during the London Olympics, elections in Greece and France, as well as the UEFA Euro 2012. The company’s booking centre manages the allocation of satellite capacity to be used for coverage of sporting, political, and other live events.
 
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