YAHSAT Continues Successful
Deployment of YahClick in Key Markets Post Launch and Testing Phase
6 January 2013
Ending 2012 on a high, Al Yah Satellite Communications
Company PrJSC (Yahsat), a private joint stock company fully owned by
Mubadala, outlined the success of its YahClick broadband satellite Internet
service since deployment in early September 2012. Working in close
partnership with local Service Partners, YahClick has been rolled out in
five countries namely; Afghanistan, Angola, Iraq, Nigeria and South Africa
with the YahClick service set to be fully operational in the remaining
countries through the Middle East, Africa, Central and South West Asia by
the end of 2013.
With more than 25, 000 YahClick terminals ordered in
the first three months of the soft launch, Yahsat highlighted that
successful deployment of YahClick and commercial operation of the service in
key markets is attributed to the company’s clear strategy and vision at the
start of the year. Yahsat successfully executed that strategy and vision
ensuring Y1B was launched on time, completing a rigorous testing phase to
confirm operational capability, and establishing strong partnerships with
local Service Partners to assist with the local implementation of the
YahClick service.
To date Yahsat has a network of positive working
relations with a total of 30 Service Partners across 28 countries throughout
the Middle East, Africa, Central and South West Asia. These partnerships are
set to pave the way forward for the full commercial deployment of the
YahClick service by the end of 2013.
“The successful launch and deployment of
YahClick is a milestone for Yahsat and its public service offerings,” said
Jassem Mohammed Al Zaabi, Yahsat Vice Chairman and Executive Director of
Mubadala ICT. “Through YahClick we are showcasing the power of
satellite based communication and helping to empower communities to harness
cutting edge technology for their personal and economic advantage. As part
of Abu Dhabi's 2030 vision, we are committed to fostering the development of
ICT to act as a driver of economic growth and development both at home in
the UAE and across the region."
With high speed services of up to 15Mbps and
cost effective package deals from as low as US$20 to suit a variety of
audiences, YahClick’s early subscribers include a mix of energy,
construction, agri-based verticals, SME, NGOs and individual users who were
looking for more reliable Internet connectivity and higher speeds. Now fully
embedded as an integral part of the communities’ communications network in
key commercially operational markets, YahClick service has also seen a very
strong demand for school networks in most of these countries.
Commenting on Yahsat and YahClick’s
overall success, Yahsat CEO, Tareq Abdul Raheem Al Hosani stated; “2012 is a
milestone year for Yahsat. The successful launch of our second satellite Y1B
followed by Y1B completing its testing phase and going live with our
YahClick service – all of which are phenomenal achievements in such a short
space of time. At Yahsat we are wholly committed to providing individuals,
communities and businesses with enhanced technology solutions through the
use of Satellite Communications”.
“We have been
able to do this through the dedication of our team and the establishment of
a strong network of Service Partners. Each of our partners have been
selected due to their professionalism and dedication to making the YahClick
service available on time and with a wide variety of packages that suit
different client needs.”
Al Hosani added, “YahClick is a
powerful tool designed to connect urban, rural and remote communities –
empowering them to own their future and become a part of a thriving emerging
economy. As we head into 2013 we are fully committed to ensure our service
is operational across all markets and that the end user obtains
the highest quality service we can offer.”
Reaffirming the positive impact
YahClick is set to have on the region, Yahsat picked up the highly coveted
SatCom Star Award earlier in the year for “Most Innovative Product/Service
for Africa”. The award is a firm endorsement of the YahClick service
offering. The SatCom Star Awards are designed to celebrate the continued
growth and success of the satellite marketplace and focus on the exceptional
and innovative performers within the industry”.
Continuing to push boundaries and
proving its success as a game changing technology, YahClick serivce which
operates from Yahsat’s Y1B satellite, uses Ka-band technology to provide
first-class uninterrupted satellite broadband Internet to its users. This
cutting edge technology enables YahClick subscribers to access high speed
broadband Internet through a small receiver dish.
“YahClick’s satellite broadband
serivce provides a refreshing new alternative to unavailable, slow,
congested or frequently disrupted Internet for the region’s urban, rural and
remote communities. YahClick means everyone can benefit from faster Internet
browsing, email and social media as well as having the flexibility to choose
from increasingly competitive pricing structures for the connection,” added
Al Hosani.
