THAICOM, one of Asia's leading commercial satellite operators, has been developing, building and operating satellite networks since 1991. Through our commitment to innovation, we continue to introduce new technologies that redefine the standard for the industry. Our customers include incumbent telcos, corporations and governments across the world, and our name is synonymous with reliable, secure satellite communications. With the introduction of IPSTAR, THAICOM has established a new era in IP-based satellite communications. THAICOM Public Company Limited / IPSTAR Company Limited 41/103 Rattanathibet Road, Nonthaburi 11000, THAILAND Tel: (66) 2591-0736 to 49, Fax: (66) 2591-0706, (66) 2591-0719 March 2010 Whilst the brochure has been prepared in good faith and all reasonable efforts have been made to ensure its accuracy, THAICOM makes no warranty or representation as to the accuracy, completeness, or fitness for the purpose or use of the information. THAICOM shall not be liable for any loss or damage of any kind, including indirect or consequential loss, arising from the use of information, and all warranties and conditions - whether expressed or implied by statute, common law or otherwise - are hereby excluded to the extent permitted by the English law. IPSTAR is a trademark of and licensed to THAICOM Public Company Limited. (C) THAICOM Public Company Limited 2010. All rights reserved.
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IPSTAR Satellite Broadband Solutions for Business, Government and the Telecom Industry Approaching a quarter of a million users, IPSTAR has become Asia-Pacific s leading broadband satellite operator enabling broadband satellite services for anyone living in or operating from remote areas without access to terrestrial infrastructure. Since its launch in 2005, IPSTAR has transformed satellite based Internet into a cost-effective service for businesses, governments, and telecom service providers who require rapid network deployment and flexible service locations. IPSTAR customers benefit from the industry s highest bandwidth capacity, and innovative ground system of gateways and terminals. For even greater flexibility and increased competitiveness, we now allow operators and service providers in selected markets to utilise IPSTAR bandwidth capacity with their ground system of choice.* So whether you want to empower your public sector, connect your business to the global marketplace, or expand your cellular network nationwide, IPSTAR removes distance barriers to expand your communications reach. IPSTAR Broadband Satellite Enables cost-effective, two-way broadband satellite services and solutions High-throughput satellite with up to 45 Gbps bandwidth capacity Commercialized in 14 countries across Asia-Pacific Connects up to 2 million broadband users or 20-30 million mobile subscribers Largest VSAT network operator in Australia and New Zealand Regionwide network of certified partners and service providers ** * For more information on the IPSTAR Open Access Platform, contact us at openaccess@ipstar.com ** For more information on IPSTAR service providers in your territory, visit www.ipstar.com Empowering Asia-Pacific 2 / 3
43 0 36'00''S 172 0 00'00''E IPSTAR provides a large-scale bandwidth platform of satellite-based broadband that can compete effectively with terrestrial broadband solutions, while at the same time retaining the key satellite advantages of nationwide coverage, and fast and flexible service deployment. Alex I., Student Haldon Station School, Canterbury, New Zealand IPSTAR User www.ipstar.com
IPSTAR Coverage 18 Gateways in 14 Countries across Asia-Pacific 119.5 0 east orbital slot 2-way shaped and spot beams Spot Beams 84 spot beams 45 Gbps bandwidth capacity 3 shaped beams Shaped Beams Gateway For more information on IPSTAR service providers in your territory, visit www.ipstar.com Empowering Asia-Pacific 4 / 5
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44 0 11'09''S 171 0 16'41''E Doug C., Dairy Farmer Winchester, New Zealand IPSTAR User IPSTAR is designed from the ground up to make broadband Internet available to Asia-Pacific s rural areas. With a combined 100,000 subscribers in Australia and New Zealand alone and growing, IPSTAR has become the single largest VSAT network operator in both countries - providing low cost high speed Internet access for countless residential and small business users. Empowering Asia-Pacific 6 / 7
Want Wider Coverage for Your Services? Rely on IPSTAR's Telecom Industry Solutions. Cost-effective satellite broadband solutions to drive expansion of your subscriber base The IPSTAR high throughput satellite is a proven platform for both consumer and vertical market broadband applications. Designed to push satellite into the mainstream of broadband choices, IPSTAR provides the telecom industry with low cost bandwidth capacity to rapidly expand customer reach. IPSTAR presents a cost-effective solution for telecom operators to deliver seamless data, voice and video broadband services to end users on a nationwide scale. Solutions: Consumer Broadband Connect rural areas to satellite broadband with pricing and service comparable to DSL and cable Cellular Backhaul Economical mobile service expansion in areas with low population densities or buildings with no network coverage by using femtocells Rural Telephony Viable solution for delivering telephone service to rural areas Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) Backhaul Shared broadband access for Asia-Pacific's remote communities Wireless Technology Backhaul Cost-effective community-shared wireless broadband access without the need for terrestrial infrastructure For more information, download our case studies, solution sheets and success stories, or contact us at info@ipstar.com www.ipstar.com
13 0 45'00''N 100 0 29'00''E PTT Public Company Limited Bangkok, Thailand IPSTAR User Over 350 PTT gas stations across Thailand use IPSTAR to enable speedy service for both customers and staff. Gas stations are provided with services such as Point of Sale (PoS), Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA) and Wi-Fi - all in a single IPSTAR network. Empowering Asia-Pacific 8 / 9
Meet the Broadband Needs of Your Business? Depend on IPSTAR's Business Solutions. Deliver your competitive edge - anywhere, anytime Businesses require anywhere, anytime high speed broadband access to keep pace with their fast-growing and ever-expanding business operations. IPSTAR answers the call and empowers businesses with nationwide enterprise-class broadband connectivity and uninterrupted backup for vital online business applications. Whether you are an oil and gas company with multiple locations nationwide, a large retailer in need for a secure backhaul, or a broadcaster who requires a satellite link for field reporting, the IPSTAR satellite broadband system goes hand-in-hand with all business broadband communication needs. Solutions: Enterprise Network Backhaul Corporate-class broadband links for large businesses and enterprises Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Managed private networks for multi-branch businesses Retail Broadband Anywhere, anytime broadband access for business-critical Point of Sale (PoS) systems and online applications Content Delivery Seamless delivery of live or on-demand media content Satellite News Gathering (SNG) Fast delivery of live breaking news for field reporters For more information, download our case studies, solution sheets and success stories, or contact us at info@ipstar.com www.ipstar.com
06 0 52'04''N 101 0 15'00''E Wangkapor Pittayakom School Pattani, Thailand IPSTAR User Over 26,000 schools in Thailand are currently connected to IPSTAR, allowing students to broaden their knowledge by using rich educational resources available online. IPSTAR enables governments to provide distance learning to schools in remote areas through push content delivery of online learning materials and simultaneous use of IP-based applications, such as video conferencing and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP). Empowering Asia-Pacific 10 / 11
Extend Government Reach Nationwide? Count on IPSTAR's Government Solutions. Universal access to broadband Internet and cost-effective government sector communications on a nationwide scale With a great number of administrations utilising IPSTAR in Asia-Pacific, we have achieved a critical milestone in our pursuit to bridge the digital divide in the region where the demand for broadband is constantly growing in everyday life, in schools and in local communities, as well as in every government sector thinkable. Whether it is disaster relief communications for calamity-affected areas, distance learning for rural communities and schools, or provisioning of government networks for e-government services, IPSTAR provides rapidly deployable solutions that allow governments to extend communications reach nationwide. Solutions: Government Networks/VPN Reliable private networks for broadband Internet and e-government services Education and Distance Learning Push content delivery of online learning materials for distance education and training Disaster Recovery and Emergency Communications Designed to meet the precise needs of first responders in putting communication networks back on line in the event of natural or man-made disasters For more information, download our case studies, solution sheets and success stories, or contact us at info@ipstar.com www.ipstar.com
IPSTAR User Terminals Innovative product solutions for tomorrow's broadband applications IPSTAR is driven by a quest for excellence and an ongoing commitment to innovation to broaden the scope of satellite applications, allowing us and our partners to develop and deliver cost-effective broadband satellite solutions. IPSTAR has built success not only on the reliability and flexibility of its in-orbit resource, but also with its ground system technology and products. Leveraging the reach and power of broadband satellite, the IPSTAR terminals enable high performance broadband applications for vertical market projects and consumers. IPSTAR user terminals are fully compliant with the IPSTAR gateway system and specifications, and offer ease of installation and use. Fully IP compatible, all IPSTAR terminals permit interfacing with a wide range of existing network applications, utilities and hardware, resulting in a rich set of configuration options designed to meet the requirements of a diverse user and application base. For more information on the IPSTAR terminals, download our product sheets at www.ipstar.com Empowering Asia-Pacific 12 / 13
Maximum 5 Mbps download 4 Mbps upload * icon User Terminal Designed for Mass-Market Consumer Broadband The icon is designed for mass-market scale and reliability. In combination with our small-sized antennas, residential and business users will appreciate the maximum 5 Mbps download and 4 Mbps upload speeds* for a variety of bandwidth-demanding applications. * Maximum throughput is not applicable for simultaneous download and upload. Maximum throughput for simultaneous download and upload is 4 Mbps receive and 2 Mbps transmit. www.ipstar.com
Teleport facilities, uplink services and frequency licences in 14 countries 31 GHz of satellite bandwidth capacity Greater flexibility to deliver high Quality of Service (QoS) at lower cost Ka-band uplink/downlink service for both multicast and unicast 14 / 15
Open for Business. Anywhere. Anytime. IPSTAR Open Access Platform For selected vertical markets, we now offer unbundled service. The IPSTAR Open Access Platform allows operators and service providers to utilise the IPSTAR bandwidth capacity with their ground system of choice - the switch from conventional to broadband satellite has never been easier. Customers not only benefit from our state-of-the-art teleport facilities but also from our full frequency licences in 14 countries in Asia-Pacific. IPSTAR Open Access promises increased competitiveness and flexibility to deliver high Quality of Service (QoS) at lower cost. For more information on IPSTAR Open Access, contact us at openaccess@ipstar.com www.ipstar.com