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Marlink Teams-up With Asia Broadcast Satellite to Expand KU-Band Coverage in Asia-Pacific Region; Ongoing Ku-band coverage expansions from global satellite communications provider.
Marlink, the global provider of maritime satellite communications has announced the extension of its Ku-band VSAT services to include Hong Kong, the Middle East and the Indian Ocean. The coverage expansion follows a recent VNO (Virtual Network Operator) agreement with Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) Hong Kong for the use of the wide Southern Ku-band beam on the ABS-1 satellite at 75E. The ABS-1 Southern Beam offers the widest Ku-band coverage in the Asia-Pacific region extending from Mongolia to the South of Thailand and across Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Japan. Use of the ABS-1 satellite will enable Marlink to provide greater Ku-band coverage to its WaveCall™ and @SEAdirect™ customers in Hong Kong, the Middle East and the Indian Ocean.
“Our latest Ku-band expansion to cover Hong Kong and its surrounding areas supports growing demand for always-on, reliable communications in the region and is part of our ongoing strategy to provide Ku-band coverage on a global scale. Following our recent agreement with ABS the new coverage spot is available with immediate effect to all WaveCall™ and @SEAdirect customers sailing in the region,” comments Tore Morten Olsen, CEO, Marlink.
Commenting on the new agreement, Tom Choi, CEO of ABS said: “The ABS-1 Ku Southern beam provides the widest Ku-band coverage in Asia and perfectly aligns with Marlink’s growing demand for connectivity. We are pleased to support Marlink to help expand their services globally and provide the capacity and teleport support that Marlink needs to seamlessly serve their customers focusing on key coverage areas in Hong Kong and across the Indian Ocean region.” Marlink’s WaveCall™ and @SEAdirect™ Ku-band VSAT services provide always-on unlimited use satellite communications including Internet, email and voice services, at a fixed monthly price. The company’s extension of Ku-band coverage to include this region has been made possible by the company’s recent appointment of ABS to house its Ku-band VSAT equipment there. Marlink will manage and operate the network in this region remotely from its Southbury teleport in the United States. ABS has been selected by Marlink as a company equally committed to providing exceptional service to its customers and is maintaining its aggressive growth through the announcement of more strategic partnerships, acquisitions and further additions to its satellite fleet of ABS-1, ABS-1A, ABS-1B, ABS-2, ABS-5 and ABS-7.
Owning several teleports in major regions throughout the world, Marlink is able to provide high quality, reliable connectivity globally as well as exceptional flexibility of service. Marlink’s comprehensive portfolio ranges from its own VSAT solutions Sealink™, WaveCall™ and @SEAdirect™ to MSS on-demand services including Inmarsat FleetBroadband and Iridium OpenPort.
Notes for Editors About Marlink Marlink is a global satellite communications leader, providing maritime customers with one source for an entire range of voice and data solutions backed by the industry’s most trusted service and support network. As the developers of Sealink™– one of the most established VSAT solutions in commercial maritime market – Marlink’s offering for bulk cargo vessels, yachts and leisure vessels is WaveCall™, a fast, cost-efficient Maritime VSAT Solution providing professional-class communications at sea and @SEAdirect™, a low-cost entry level VSAT service ideal for crew and light business applications. Across its wide range of satellite communications products and solutions, Marlink routes communication through its own teleports to ensure superior quality, reliability and flexibility for Marlink customers. With offices worldwide, including Athens, Brussels, Dubai, Hamburg, Houston, London, Oslo, Washington DC, Singapore and Tokyo, Marlink delivers the widest choice in satellite communication solutions matched with expert personal support available day or night, from anywhere.
ABS is rapidly expanding its satellite fleet and business worldwide through the recent acquisitions of ABS- 7 (formerly Koreasat-3), ABS-1A (formerly Koreasat-2) and ABS-5/Agila 2 (acquired from Mabuhay Satellite Corporation). ABS has also completed a strategic cooperation with Eutelsat for the ABS-1B/W75 satellite at 75E. In addition, ABS has completed the procurement process for a new state-of-the-art high powered satellite, ABS-2, that is scheduled to become operational in Q4 of 2012.
The ABS-2 satellite will be one of the largest FSS satellites to be launched over the Eastern Hemisphere with 78 active transponders delivering over 14 kW of payload power. Together with ABS-1, the 75 East Longitude position will be the most powerful orbital location in the Asia Pacific / Indian Ocean region with over 22kW of power and expansive coverage with 122 active C, Ku and Ka-band transponders.
Marlink, the global provider of maritime satellite communications has announced the extension of its Ku-band VSAT services to include Hong Kong, the Middle East and the Indian Ocean. The coverage expansion follows a recent VNO (Virtual Network Operator) agreement with Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) Hong Kong for the use of the wide Southern Ku-band beam on the ABS-1 satellite at 75E. The ABS-1 Southern Beam offers the widest Ku-band coverage in the Asia-Pacific region extending from Mongolia to the South of Thailand and across Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Japan. Use of the ABS-1 satellite will enable Marlink to provide greater Ku-band coverage to its WaveCall™ and @SEAdirect™ customers in Hong Kong, the Middle East and the Indian Ocean.
“Our latest Ku-band expansion to cover Hong Kong and its surrounding areas supports growing demand for always-on, reliable communications in the region and is part of our ongoing strategy to provide Ku-band coverage on a global scale. Following our recent agreement with ABS the new coverage spot is available with immediate effect to all WaveCall™ and @SEAdirect customers sailing in the region,” comments Tore Morten Olsen, CEO, Marlink.
Commenting on the new agreement, Tom Choi, CEO of ABS said: “The ABS-1 Ku Southern beam provides the widest Ku-band coverage in Asia and perfectly aligns with Marlink’s growing demand for connectivity. We are pleased to support Marlink to help expand their services globally and provide the capacity and teleport support that Marlink needs to seamlessly serve their customers focusing on key coverage areas in Hong Kong and across the Indian Ocean region.” Marlink’s WaveCall™ and @SEAdirect™ Ku-band VSAT services provide always-on unlimited use satellite communications including Internet, email and voice services, at a fixed monthly price. The company’s extension of Ku-band coverage to include this region has been made possible by the company’s recent appointment of ABS to house its Ku-band VSAT equipment there. Marlink will manage and operate the network in this region remotely from its Southbury teleport in the United States. ABS has been selected by Marlink as a company equally committed to providing exceptional service to its customers and is maintaining its aggressive growth through the announcement of more strategic partnerships, acquisitions and further additions to its satellite fleet of ABS-1, ABS-1A, ABS-1B, ABS-2, ABS-5 and ABS-7.
Owning several teleports in major regions throughout the world, Marlink is able to provide high quality, reliable connectivity globally as well as exceptional flexibility of service. Marlink’s comprehensive portfolio ranges from its own VSAT solutions Sealink™, WaveCall™ and @SEAdirect™ to MSS on-demand services including Inmarsat FleetBroadband and Iridium OpenPort.
Notes for Editors About Marlink Marlink is a global satellite communications leader, providing maritime customers with one source for an entire range of voice and data solutions backed by the industry’s most trusted service and support network. As the developers of Sealink™– one of the most established VSAT solutions in commercial maritime market – Marlink’s offering for bulk cargo vessels, yachts and leisure vessels is WaveCall™, a fast, cost-efficient Maritime VSAT Solution providing professional-class communications at sea and @SEAdirect™, a low-cost entry level VSAT service ideal for crew and light business applications. Across its wide range of satellite communications products and solutions, Marlink routes communication through its own teleports to ensure superior quality, reliability and flexibility for Marlink customers. With offices worldwide, including Athens, Brussels, Dubai, Hamburg, Houston, London, Oslo, Washington DC, Singapore and Tokyo, Marlink delivers the widest choice in satellite communication solutions matched with expert personal support available day or night, from anywhere.
ABS is rapidly expanding its satellite fleet and business worldwide through the recent acquisitions of ABS- 7 (formerly Koreasat-3), ABS-1A (formerly Koreasat-2) and ABS-5/Agila 2 (acquired from Mabuhay Satellite Corporation). ABS has also completed a strategic cooperation with Eutelsat for the ABS-1B/W75 satellite at 75E. In addition, ABS has completed the procurement process for a new state-of-the-art high powered satellite, ABS-2, that is scheduled to become operational in Q4 of 2012.
The ABS-2 satellite will be one of the largest FSS satellites to be launched over the Eastern Hemisphere with 78 active transponders delivering over 14 kW of payload power. Together with ABS-1, the 75 East Longitude position will be the most powerful orbital location in the Asia Pacific / Indian Ocean region with over 22kW of power and expansive coverage with 122 active C, Ku and Ka-band transponders.