Crescent Communications FZ LLC signs multiple transponder capacity deal on ABS-7

 

April 6 2011

 

Crescent Communications FZ LLC ( has signed an agreement with Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) for multiple transponders on ABS-7 to serve the Pakistan, Afghanistan and the Middle East markets for broadcast and IP-based services.

Crescent Communications is one of the leading satellite service integrators in the Middle East offering innovative services to support new platforms for the telecommunications & broadcast sector.

Located at 116°E, the ABS-7 satellite provides FSS Ku-band, BSS Ku-band and Ka-band capacity for broadcast services, cellular backhaul, VSAT services, satellite broadband and US/NATO government requirements in the Middle East and Pakistan regions.

Mr. Nadeem Yunus, CEO of both Crescent Communications and Quantum Global Communications Inc said: “We are thrilled to partner with ABS to take capacity on ABS-7 satellite to support our broadcast and IP-based satellite services in Pakistan, Afghanistan and the Middle East.  This additional capacity will further increase our penetration into these key markets giving us the opportunity to enhance our services in this fast growing multi-media world.”

“We are pleased to work with Crescent Communications to support their growing demand for connectivity in the emerging markets.  The high powered Ku-band beams on ABS-7 are ideal for broadcast and communication solutions covering the Middle East, Pakistan and Afghanistan,” commented Tom Choi, CEO of ABS.

Mr. Adnan Siddiqui, Technical Director of Crescent Communications, added: “ABS-7 high powered beams are perfect for our IP-based services particularly for remote internet and telecom services via our VSAT platforms.  It is also excellent for DTH (Direct-to-Home) and CATV video distribution.”