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BT expands IP network reach across Brazil with SES AMERICOM-NEW SKIES
BT has signed a three-year agreement for nearly three full transponders of satellite capacity to extend its IP network deep into the remotest regions of Brazil.
Expanding from 92 to 104 megahertz of highly reliable C-band capacity aboard SES AMERICOM-NEW SKIES' NSS-10 satellite, BT is offering IP trunking services to link businesses based in Manaus and other rural stretches of Northern Brazil to its teleport and Internet access point in São Paulo. BT has also tapped a portion of the satellite bandwidth to support customer SCPC (single channel per carrier) and distance learning applications throughout Brazil.
"The agreement represents a significant expansion of the role SES AMERICOM-NEW SKIES is playing in support of BT and its innovative network and telecommunications solutions across Brazil," said Dolores Martos, Vice President of Latin America and Caribbean sales for SES AMERICOM-NEW SKIES. "Our NSS-10 satellite is well equipped and positioned to meet the growing demand for communications services across Brazil and the entire region."
"We have enlisted one of the most powerful C-band satellites over South America, backed by one of the most experienced teams in the industry at SES AMERICOM-NEW SKIES, to offer our business customers efficient, high-speed IP connectivity, clear channel links and video applications regardless of where they are in Brazil," said Mario Rodrigues, Head of Engineering for BT in Latin America, part of BT Global Services, one of the largest network service providers in the world.
About the NSS-10 Satellite
Serving regional, transcontinental and transoceanic customers in North America, the Caribbean, South America, Europe and Africa, NSS-10 is also capable of providing links to other regional satellite systems. Located at 322.5 degrees east, NSS-10 is delivering high-powered C-band capacity and is providing service with higher data throughput to smaller antennas with unsurpassed levels of reliability - even in areas of high rain zones. NSS-10's high throughput levels also make it an ideal platform to support VSAT and GSM backhaul services.
About SES AMERICOM-NEW SKIES
SES AMERICOM-NEW SKIES is the newly combined SES division that brings together SES AMERICOM, the leading supplier of satellite services in the U.S., with the strategic global satellite services of SES NEW SKIES. SES AMERICOM-NEW SKIES is a global leader that serves broadcasters, cable programmers, telecommunications companies and networks, governments, aeronautical and maritime communications integrators, Internet service providers, and educational institutions with efficient communications and content distribution solutions. Recognized as a major innovator of advanced satellite communications services, the division operates a fleet of 25 satellites in key orbital positions capable of providing coverage and service throughout the Americas and around the world. SES AMERICOM-NEW SKIES also has six spacecraft under construction as well as global ground facilities. SES AMERICOM-NEW SKIES has offices in Princeton, The Hague, Washington, D.C., Johannesburg, Sao Paulo, Singapore, and Sydney. For more information, visit www.sesamericom.com or www.ses-newskies.com.
About SES
SES (Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG) wholly owns the market leading satellite operators SES ASTRA and SES AMERICOM-NEW SKIES as well as 90% of SES SIRIUS in Europe, and strategic participations in Ciel in Canada and QuetzSat in Mexico. SES provides outstanding satellite communications solutions via a global fleet of 40 satellites in 26 orbital locations. For further information: www.ses.com
About BT
BT is one of the world's leading providers of communications solutions and services operating in 170 countries. Its principal activities include the provision of networked IT services globally; local, national and international telecommunications services to our customers for use at home, at work and on the move; broadband and internet products and services and converged fixed/mobile products and services. BT consists principally of four lines of business: BT Global Services, Openreach, BT Retail and BT Wholesale.
BT Global Telecom Markets (GTM) is the carrier services division of BT Global Services. It serves communication providers, carriers and telecom operators around the world to enable their success in a constantly changing world. GTM positions itself as a 21st century provider of capacity and capabilities. While continuing to provide traditional premium wholesale solutions, it also offers Enhanced Platform Solutions and Network and Business Transformation backed by the offerings of BT Telconsult, GTM’s dedicated consulting unit.
British Telecommunications plc (BT) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BT Group and encompasses virtually all businesses and assets of the BT Group. BT Group plc is listed on stock exchanges in London and New York.
For more information, visit www.bt.com/aboutbt
The original version of this article was issued by SES AMERICOM-NEW SKIES as a press release.
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