[SatNews] Spacecom (Tel Aviv Stock Exchange: SCC), the operator of the AMOS satellite fleet, has announced that the AMOS-4 communications satellite has successfully arrived at its 65 degrees East slot, its designated permanent service location—from here, the satellite will service broadband and broadcast providers throughout Southeast Asia, Russia, China and the Middle East.  

Artistic rendition of the AMOS-4 satellite.

Following its launch, the satellite fulfilled IOT (In Orbit Tests) at 67.25 degrees East before moving to 65 degrees East. Commercial operations are scheduled to start in early January 2014.  

AMOS-4 has Ku- and high power Ka-band transponders with steerable beams. These Ku- and Ka- transponders create a powerful platform, enabling a wide range of cross-region, cross-band and cross-beam connectivity options to reach the vast urban and rural areas of these regions. AMOS-4 provides extensive traditional and next-generation broadcast, emerging interactive, mobile and broadband reach for satellite services, including Direct-To-Home (DTH), video distribution, VSAT (Very Small Aperture Terminal) communications and broadband Internet. 

Additional information is available at: http://www.amos-spacecom.com/