SES Networks'
high throughput and
fibre-like satellite
connectivity
service, the
stratospheric
balloons operated by
X, Alphabet’s
self-described
“moonshot factory”,
and local
telecommunications
expertise are
playing a key role
in restoring 4G/LTE
connectivity in
disaster-affected
Puerto Rico, SES
announced today.
The connectivity is
powered by Project
Loon's targeted cell
coverage and SES
Networks' O3b
FastConnect, a rapidly
deployable satellite
terminal delivering
fibre-like performance.
Together with local
technology partners, SES
Networks and X are
providing reliable
high-performance
connectivity to Puerto
Ricans whose lives have
been devastated by the
hurricane Maria and who
have limited means of
communication.
“Our thoughts are
with those whose lives
have been impacted by
this devastating
hurricane," said Steve
Collar, CEO of SES
Networks. “Access to
connectivity is crucial
in getting those
affected the information
and help they need after
a natural disaster. We
are really pleased to be
working with X and their
other partners to deploy
high-performance
connectivity to Puerto
Rico and to play a part
in the island's
restoration efforts.”
