Supernet Ltd. Serves Growing VSAT Market in Pakistan with SES
WORLD SKIES
Dubai, February 8
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, 2011 - SES WORLD SKIES, a division of SES S.A. (Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock
Exchange: SESG) today announced that it has signed an agreement with Supernet Limited, Pakistan's leading
satellite service provider, for high powered Ku-band transponder capacity on the NSS-6 satellite at the orbital location
of 95 degrees East. This capacity will support a large VSAT network for corporate customers in Pakistan.
Supernet is already a customer of SES WORLD SKIES for 52 MHz of C-Band transponder capacity on the NSS-12
satellite, which supports a 60 site GSM backhaul network for one of the leading GSM operators in Pakistan.
With over 16 years of experience, Supernet has deployed a number of satellite-based networks including four large
GSM backhaul networks operating in Pakistan. Supernet also operates multiple VSAT hubs on different satellites to
support corporate customers.
Imran Malik, CEO Supernet Limited, commented: "Our VSAT network is growing at a fast pace. We needed to partner
with a quality satellite operator to keep up with the demand. NSS-6 gives us the ability to expand our services in our
primary market as well as serve customers in the neighboring countries."
Deepak Mathur, Vice President South Asia and Middle East for SES WORLD SKIES stated, "We are delighted to
have Supernet on board NSS-6, and look forward to a long-term relationship with this leading satellite service provider
in Pakistan. We have a successful track record of supporting enterprise networks all over the world. NSS-6 features
quite a few VSAT networks that form an important part of the economies of the respective countries."
About NSS-6
NSS-6 is one of the most powerful communications satellites in the world, featuring 60 Ku-band transponders in 36
MHZ equivalent units. From the premier orbital slot 95° East, NSS-6 covers the markets from from the Mediterranean
Sea to Japan from a single orbital location, taking in the Middle East, Southern Africa, the Indian Subcontinent,
Northeast and Southeast Asia, China and Australia. In addition to multiple DTH platforms NSS-6 supports key
telecom infrastructure and broadband networks across the Middle East and Asia. In fact, a number of large enterprise
VSAT networks in Central Asia rely on NSS-6 to carry their services. NSS-6 also brings over 300 Mbps of IP traffic
into the Middle East for a range of enterprise and government services.
About Supernet:
Supernet, the leading corporate data network, offers a wide range of data networking solutions to its customers which
include Satellite & Fiber Optic-based Managed WAN Services, Digital Microwave Radio Connectivity for Managed
Metropolitan Area Networks, Transit Internet, Broadband Internet Access, System Integration Services and Online
Video Surveillance Solution, as well as complete Web Services Platforms. For further information please visit www.super.net.pk
About SES WORLD SKIES
SES WORLD SKIES is the global SES division that operates a fleet of 28 satellites - part of the 44 spacecraft of the
SES group - delivering services as diverse as television distribution and broadcast, internet access, data transmission
and business and government communications to customers worldwide. The company's unique customer-focused
approach allows it to offer the best satellite solutions for a host of business and government requirements, with a view
toward helping customers meet their shortterm challenges and realize their longer-term goals. SES WORLD SKIES
comprises a world-class team of customer care and technical professionals located in Princeton (NJ), The Hague,
Washington, D.C., Singapore, London, Sao Paulo, Mexico City, Sydney, Accra and Johannesburg.
Visit www.ses.com for more information.
About SES
SES (Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG) wholly owns the market-leading satellite operators
SES ASTRA and SES WORLD SKIES and participations in Ciel in Canada and QuetzSat in Mexico as well as a
strategic participation in satellite infrastructure start-up O3b Networks. SES provides outstanding satellite
communications solutions via a global fleet of 44 satellites. For further information please visit www.ses.com. |