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Satlynx Introduces Broadband Services in Middle East and African Market

Posted on: Tuesday, 4 March 2008, 09:00 CST

Satlynx, a provider of satellite telecommunications, has introduced a range of broadband services in the Middle East and African markets though its partner Lunasat, a provider of telecommunications solutions and services.

Based on the Satlynx Direct platform, the services offered by Lunasat build on VSAT hub and modem technologies from iDirect and the Satlynx teleport facilities in Leuk, Switzerland. The Leuk teleport hosts the VSAT hub and has direct terrestrial connectivity to London and New York, thereby giving end users in the Middle East and Africa with direct access to the US and European internet backbones.

Services from Lunasat are targeted at governmental institutions and corporate enterprises as well as larger SMEs. The coverage area provided by the Satlynx Direct platform includes Africa and the Middle East as defined by the footprints of NSS-10 and BADR-4 satellites.

Ziad Monla, CEO of Lunasat, said: "Lunasat's applications and modus operandi combined with Satlynx's facilities will provide these key markets with extremely stable and cost-effective solutions. Our extensive technical background, coupled with a pro-active sales force and superior customer service will also enable Lunasat to serve new market segments."

Source: Datamonitor

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