ORBITNET Contracts for Capacity on Telstar 18
January 28, 2010
Orbitnet LLC of Mongolia (ORBITNET) has signed a multi-year agreement for Ku-band capacity on Telesat's Telstar 18 satellite. ORBITNET is a leading provider of advanced Internet solutions in Asia and is using Telstar 18 to bring broadband connectivity to business, government, and cellular operators in
the region.
"Broadband satellite services combine the reliability, high speed and cost effectiveness that make them an ideal solution to meet the growing needs of developing Asian countries like Kazakhstan and Mongolia," said Sukhbaatar Pagvajav, Technical Director of ORBITNET. "Our company began using Telstar 18 in 2008 and our customers are very impressed with the quality of service we have been able to deliver. ORBITNET's business in Mongolia is going well. We have expanded into Bhutan and Kazakhstan and look forward to bringing broadband satellite services to more countries in 2010."
"The coverage and capabilities of Telstar 18 are ideal for meeting the needs of Asian broadband providers like ORBITNET," said Nigel Gibson, Vice President, International Sales for Telesat. "Telstar 18 is one of the most versatile satellites in the region with C-band that connects Asia to the Americas and Ku-band to serve video broadcasters and broadband networks. We see good opportunities for continued growth in Asia with Telstar 18."
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