Arabsat and CETel Offer New Internet via Satellite Service from Germany via Arabsat 2B

RYADH, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Feb. 14, 2006/Satnews Daily/ — Arabsat has partnered with CETel GmbH Germany, provider of Teleport & Satellite Services worldwide, to provide a new and joint satellite service from CETel's Teleport in Germany.

The new DVB/SCPC Internet via satellite service has started in January 2006 from CETel's 7.3m antenna in Germany on a high-power C-Band transponder on Arabsat 2B at 30.5° East. It features 1- and 2-way broadband Internet services for the African and Middle east market and the possibility for dedicated connections for big communication carriers between the Middle East and Africa into the European fiber network

As a result of agreement, both Arabsat and CETel customers will now benefit from an enhanced satellite and network infrastructure and expanded suite of advanced communication solutions, Arabsat said. This includes CETel's Teleport Services and network operations worldwide and Arabsat's portfolio satellite solutions and fast-growing satellite networks.

“We planned this new service because we firmly believe that CETel's operations and services, especially in the provision of various broadband Internet via Satellite solutions are natural complements to Arabsat's existing satellite business,” said Eng Khalid A. Balkheyour, CEO of Arabsat.

Martin Terlunen, managing director of CETel who has worked for Arabsat over 3 years (1992-95) said, the company has planned for this service with Arabsat for the last four years.

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