How To Connect The World To The Internet With Satellite Communication

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1 O3b Networks Corporate Brochure

2 Contents 05 Developed to meet a business need 09 Who we are 10 What we do 12 The technology 16 The O3b advantage 20 Our Investors 21 Our Partners Fiber Performance. Satellite Reach Delivered! 03

3 Developed to meet a business need Over three billion people in the world are denied the benefits of globalisation because they are denied access to the 21 st century communications network. Historically, they have not been able to access the internet, meaning they have not been able to connect with the rest of the world and benefit from the economic growth that can come with that connection. O3b has developed a unique solution to address the challenges experienced by operators today. O3b s Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) satellite constellation provides ISPs, telco s, enterprises, and government customers with a low latency, high bandwidth, affordable middle-mile alternative to connect to the rest of the world. We believe in a world where affordable, high speed connectivity is always in reach

4 Connecting the world

5 Who we are O3b is the first and only global satellite service provider capable of transporting network traffic with lower latency than long haul fiber to virtually any location in the world. O3b transforms satellite communications with a groundbreaking, nextgeneration satellite constellation - delivering the highest combination of throughput, low latency, coverage and availability with a commitment to quality that customers can rely on and at an affordable price. Higher Throughput This global satellite constellation has the flexibility to meet the capacity and network demands of ISPs, telco s, enterprises and government customers in the emerging markets of the world. O3b s next-generation satellite constellation reaches consumers, businesses and other organisations in over 180 countries across Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, Asia and The Pacific. Lower Latency Lower Cost O3b s satellites are placed in orbit 8,062km from the earth, reaching around 70% of the world s population with fiber quality connectivity

6 What we do IP Trunking Maritime O3b s unique network of Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) satellites offer low latency, with round trip data transmission of less than 150msec. Using the O3b network, customers are offering a variety of applications to a wide range of businesses, consumers, government and public organisations. Mobile Backhaul Offshore Communications O3bTrunk connects carrier networks to remote and emerging geographies at unparalleled speed, quality and low cost. Using O3b s global network of international POPs, regional gateways and local satellite access, O3b delivers high-speed, carrier-grade access between the core network and the global internet backbone. Optimised with a variety of network solutions, O3b has scalable bandwidth offerings to provide flexible solutions tailored to keep costs in line with revenue. Reach more subscribers for less with O3bCell, the smarter solution for mobile backhaul. O3bCell allows mobile operators to reach more subscribers economically, significantly improving voice quality while supporting data rates unachievable using conventional satellite solutions. Cost-effectively extending highperformance 3G and 4G to rural areas, O3bCell is the response to today s challenges for emerging market network operators. O3bEnergy offers the performance of fiber with the flexibility of satellite delivered cost-effectively and reliably. O3bEnergy is the first satellite solution that matches your IT investments with a transport technology designed to meet the performance needs of your network now and in the future. We offer unlimited scalable bandwidth while reducing network latency to one quarter of that for existing geostationary satellites. O3bEnergy directly addresses crew productivity with cloud and big data systems, centralisation for multiple platforms, and even crew welfare and retention. Government Onshore, the days of voice communications as the primary means of staying connected are long gone and the same is now true at sea. For the first time, O3bMaritime delivers truly immersive broadband experience at sea providing unrivaled guest satisfaction, increased revenue generation, enhanced crew welfare and the potential for greater IT operational efficiency for cargo and cruise operators. Governments, inter-governmental agencies and nongovernmental organisations (NGOs) promoting the public interest face unique communications and contracting requirements. O3bGovernment works with international technology partners and solutions integrators to deliver the flexible, secure and cost-effective broadband solutions necessary for national defense, humanitarian response, border security, diplomacy and rural development. With high throughput (up to 1.6Gbps) and low latency (roundtrip time <150ms) connectivity, O3b provides the reliable, scalable bandwidth needed to connect headquarters and field units using the latest technologies and applications from remote cloud-computing information assurance, to ultra-high definition video for command and control on land and at sea, globally

7 The technology Constellation Beams Global Service Areas O3b s next-generation network combines the reach of satellite with the speed of fiber, providing customers with affordable, low latency, high throughput connectivity. Designed, integrated and tested by Thales Alenia Space Initial constellation of 8 satellites Orbital height: 8062km Orbital inclination: <0.1 Ground period: 360min / 4 contacts per day Gateways Global network of gateways Strategically located on the internet backbone Enabling flexible, reliable, and secure connectivity options Ka-Band Optimal coverage between 45 north/south latitudes 10 beams per region (7 regions) totaling 70 remote beams per 8 satellite constellation Up to 1.6Gbps per beam (800Mbps x2) 84Gbps available per 8 satellite constellation Beam coverage: 700km diameter Transponder bandwidth: 216MHz; 2 x 216MHz per beam Terminals O3b has worked with industry partners to develop a range of terminals that support a variety of customer applications. We use advanced technologies optimise bandwidth efficiency and are: Easily deployed Reliable Easily maintained Affordable Customers can connect to fiber infrastructure through Regional Gateways 12 13

8 Connecting people

9 The O3b advantage Fiber Speed. Satellite Reach. High Speed O3b s satellites provide fiber-like throughput with an average of three to four times higher throughput than geostationary satellites. More throughput means more people can be connected to the internet at fiber speeds. Unlike alternative satellite solutions, bandwidth demand will not outstrip O3b s ability to supply capacity. O3b provides complete assurance that as a supplier it will match the growth of its customers. Low Latency O3b s unique network of Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) satellites eliminates the delay associated with traditional GEO satellites. Roundtrip data transmission takes less than 150 milliseconds. This creates a web experience like terrestrial systems such as DSL or Optical Fiber. For the end customer, this means Fast web access Clear, natural voice communications Real-time, lag-free video conferencing Full-speed IP over VPN Seamless access to web-based software and services Low Cost The O3b solution eliminates the need to construct extensive and expensive terrestrial backhaul networks, offering lower cost per megabit than current geostationary satellites. This enables operators to connect more customers, and provides the ability to focus more time on the front end of their business, increasing profitable reach and subscribers. Global Coverage O3b s next-generation satellite constellation will reach consumers, businesses and other organisations in 180 countries across Asia, Africa, Latin America, the Middle East and The Pacific. Over three billion people will enjoy access to broadband for the first time

10 Connecting businesses

11 Our Investors O3b Networks enjoys world-class financial and operational support from an investment team that has the technical understanding, and diverse experience necessary to enable O3b to realise its goals. SES is a world-leading satellite operator with a fleet of 53 geostationary satellites. The company provides satellite communications services to broadcasters, content and internet service providers, mobile and fixed network operators and business and governmental organisations worldwide. Liberty Global is the leading international cable operator offering advanced video, telephone & broadband internet services, and operating state-of-the-art broadband communications network in 15 countries. The company is serving over 16M customers. Liberty Global s operations include significant media and programming businesses. The company has over 21,000 employees worldwide and turnover exceeding $10B per year. HSBC Holdings serves over 128M customers worldwide through around 10,000 offices in 83 countries and territories in Europe, the Asia-Pacific region, the Americas, the Middle East and Africa. With assets of $2,354B at 31 December 2007, HSBC is one of the world s largest banking and financial services organisations. HSBC is marketed worldwide as the world s local bank. DBSA is one of several development finance institutions in South and Southern Africa. Its purpose is to accelerate sustainable socioeconomic development by funding physical, social and economic infrastructure. DBSA s goal is to improve the quality of life of the people of the region. The Bank plays a multiple role of Financier, Advisor, Partner, Implementer and Integrator to mobilize finance and expertise for development projects. Our Partners O3b has partnered with some of the best satellite industry experts in the world to spur the development of this innovative satellite system. ORBIT is the provider of superior performance communications equipment and builds a range of Maritime stabilised SatCom Systems supporting O3bMaritime. SES is providing operational & commercial expertise and support across the business. General Dynamics will deliver unique O3b VSAT antennas. Thales is building O3b s first 12 satellites and providing launch support services. O3b not only brings connectivity to emerging markets. It brings good low latency connectivity, so people can have the same kind of broadband experience that you have in the developed world with good infrastructure in some of the most remote places. Connectivity and information are great equalizers. It allows people to grow, it allows countries to grow and we think that O3b can be part of that growth by bringing not only bandwidth, but stimulating more bandwidth to come in, because of the growth. Larry Alder, Business Operations Director, Google Satya Capital is an independent investment firm, focused on Africa. Through the Satya Capital Africa Fund and Satya Capital Opportunities we invest in growing businesses across the continent. We have a deep understanding of Africa and experience of the demands and rewards of building a first-class growth business in the region. North Bridge Venture Partners has been a lead investor in over 120 innovative startup companies spanning the communications, software and digital media industries. Sofina is a Belgium-based investment company listed on the Brussels stock exchange and a supportive partner of entrepreneurs and families managing growing companies. Sofina invests both directly and through Private Equity funds. Its geographical scope is Europe, the United States, and more recently, Asia. Google is a public and profitable company focused on search services. Google operates websites at many international domains, with the most trafficked being The company also serves corporate clients and its breakthrough technology and continued innovation. Allen & Company is a closely held, investment banking firm founded in It is the successor to the business of Allen & Company Incorporated, a corporation founded in The firm serves as advisor to a long list of America s largest and most innovative corporations. Luxempart is an investment company listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange and has managed a portfolio of listed and unlisted investments since Luxempart is mainly active in Luxembourg, Belgium, France, Italy and Germany. At O3b, our people are our biggest asset. We have the highest caliber of space and ground engineers, technical and commercial experts and a world-class sales team with a passion, dedication and raw determination, which makes O3b a success, and provide internet to millions of people around the world. Comtech is the leading provider of baseband equipment and provides modems that are tailored to support mobile backhaul. Arianespace will launch O3b s satellites aboard the world s most flown launch vehicle Soyuz. ViaSat is building substantial terrestrial infrastructure including Gateways, customer terminals and high speed modems. Marsh is providing world class insurance protection and risk mitigation strategy. Gilat is building state of the art networking hubs and O3b customer modems

12 Empowering underserved markets O3b was founded on the belief that access to high speed connectivity is a right not a privilege. It is our mission to connect the unconnected and to offer digital parity to everyone on earth. With digital parity, all children can be educated, all people can participate in global conversations and global commerce and the world benefits by inclusion of those who were silent because of the lack of a simple right, the right to high speed connectivity.

13 Corporate Headquarters O3b Limited 3rd Floor Anley House Anley Street JE2 3QE Jersey Tel: Operational Headquarters O3b Networks Johan van Oldenbarneveltlaan NE The Hague The Netherlands Tel: For details on our global offices, please visit: o3bnetworks.com