Broadband connectivity via satellite for Africa
Where broadband connectivity grows via satellite SES Techcom Services provides high-speed broadband connectivity via satellite in Africa, delivering internet access even where conventional terrestrial broadband is not available. The challenges of universal internet access and the social and economical impact of the digital divide are keenly felt across Africa. Although internet access is widely recognised as a critical driver for social and economic development, there are many remote communities outside the reach of existing terrestrial infrastructure that cannot share in the benefits that the internet provides. Low population density, remote communities, harsh climate and financial obstacles have prevented the economic expansion of terrestrial connectivity and reliable internet access into rural and even suburban areas, to the disadvantage of entire African regions. Our satellite broadband offers an immediate and low-cost solution to African governments, NGOs and commercial service providers seeking to extend the reach of their internet provision or social development projects into rural regions and under-served communities. We provide our broadband network, Astra Connect, in the footprints of our satellites over Africa with established technology and simple affordable equipment to bring broadband to citizens wherever they are located. Astra Connect is internet via satellite from SES Techcom Services, named after the fleet of ASTRA satellites that carries our service s high speed broadband connections. After many years as a leading brand for satellite broadband in Europe, it is now also being promoted in Africa. 2 Internet connectivity via satellite for Africa
Wide-ranging applications With our satellite broadband, you can provide internet connectivity to households and businesses, and in the public sector for education, healthcare, and agriculture Proven service 10 years experience in providing high-speed internet in over 50 countries, via more than 40 ISPs Complementary technology Our satellite broadband can operate alongside existing terrestrial technologies, extending your broadband reach into unserved areas Internet connectivity via satellite for Africa 3
We provide our partners with: State-of-the-art platform technologies Flexible infrastructure Extensive know-how in satellite broadband Easy-to-install end-user equipment Tailor-made solutions Flexible network design Built-in traffic shaping policies We help our partners to: Realize new revenue streams Reduce their CAPEX exposure Achieve the lowest TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) Establish brand and service offering Achieve fast roll-out Deliver innovative service packages Deliver highest service quality We enable access to e-health SATMED, our high quality e-health platform, is open, easy to use and accessible anywhere using Astra Connect. The platform allows multiple medical applications to operate together on a single platform, providing a wide range of capabilities such as storage of patient e-records, medical imaging, virtual consultations, e-learning and remote monitoring. 4 Internet connectivity via satellite for Africa
Whether you are a business, institutional or government partner, we provide you with the network you need to bring fast reliable internet access, even to areas with no existing communications infrastructure. Our cost-efficient broadband service is available immediately and is independent of existing DSL or fibre terrestrial connections. At SES Techcom Services we have the infrastructure and expertise in place to bring broadband access to your customers, and also the commercial know-how and experience to help you implement your expansion plans and realize new revenue streams through satellite broadband. We reduce your investment in infrastructure and your time-to-market; our platform is very flexible and we can provide tailor-made solutions for e-education, e-health, e-finance and e-government projects. With our partners in Africa, SES Techcom Services is committed to bring broadband internet connectivity to everyone. Our innovative Astra Connect is designed to bring cost-effective internet access to households and businesses without a terrestrial broadband connection. We offer a proven service and state-of-the-art platform technology to our partners in Africa, including internet service providers, Telcos and mobile network operators, institutions, NGOs and governments. YOUR BROADBAND CONNECTIVITY GROWS WITH US Using our satellite broadband platform, you can extend your network beyond the existing terrestrial infrastructure to provide 100% coverage of broadband connectivity to reach rural communities, high-end residential market, SMEs and SOHOs located in remote areas. Astra Connect supports large deployments over an unlimited geographic area and can support triple play : voice over IP (VoIP) telephone and simultaneous digital satellite TV reception, in addition to internet access. ENABLING SOCIAL AND ECONOMICAL DEVELOPMENT We enhance social and economic development by connecting people. Our network solutions also play an integral role in the social development of regions where it is a driving force within the economy. We bring internet access to remote rural facilities and communities, to support social development projects from government and NGOs, such as distance learning, farming, healthcare and financial transactions. Our network can provide effective communication between government, citizens and businesses in Africa. ASTRA CONNECT FOR COMMUNITIES VIA WIFI NETWORK Our platform meets the needs to connect entire residential or commercial communities to broadband internet via one single satellite dish. This innovative solution unites our successful interactive satellite broadband service with the WiFi last mile infrastructure. Your customers will enjoy fast internet access by using traditional WiFi equipment. Whether you are a representative of a community or a WiFi network operator, we have the right solution for you. Internet connectivity via satellite for Africa 5
Astra Connect is a satellite-based internet access service enabling high data speeds. We provide a proven platform with reliable terminal equipment that is cost-effective and simple enough to be self-installed by the end user. High-speed internet platform Astra Connect modem Triple Play Service Provider VolP Interface TV/HDTV Astra Connect Platform TV set-top box Ready for Triple Play Our Astra Connect equipment supports Triple Play connectivity for internet, Voice over IP (VoIP) telephony and digital TV & radio reception from neighboring satellites all at the same time, all from one single satellite dish. Your customers can use their Astra Connect connection to make low-cost internet telephone calls, and our standard end user terminal includes a single ilnb for both internet and VoIP. The terminal can also be fitted with an optional multi-feed clamp and additional Quad LNB to receive hundreds of digital TV and radio channels from neighbouring satellites, which the customer can watch using a standard set-top box at the same time as the internet connection is used. END USER EQUIPMENT END USER TERMINAL Satellite antenna, typically 120cm Receive and transmit ilnb Satellite modem with plug-and-play Ethernet interface and IP bridge Optional multifeed clamp and Quad LNB for TV reception Point&Play installation tool (for Do-it-Yourself installation) Can be solar powered for full independence Astra Connect modem Satellite dish 6 Internet connectivity via satellite for Africa
Our service is compatible with the SES satellite fleet and is immediately available in Africa within the following coverage: Ku-band SES service Broadband coverage Services over - Africa Ku-band at 5 E service coverage over Africa at 5 E Dish size (cm) 120 Service contours are purely indicative, subject to change without notice and intended for marketing purposes only SERVICE FEATURES BENEFITS Bi-directional satellite connection TCP enhancement for satellite transmission Performance optimisation through selective content compression and fair usage policy Pre-fetching for faster page loading AES encryption with X 509 digital certificates Tailored SLA definition or dedicated bandwith pool VOIP traffic prioritization Support of IPv4 and IPv6 High-speed broadband connection Always-on connectivity for internet and VoIP Low-cost end user terminal Easy to install and use No infrastructure investment required Supports large end user populations Immediate availability Ideal for internet access, VoIP, streaming, content management, point of sale and telemetry Internet connectivity via satellite for Africa 7
Head office: SES Techcom Services Château de Betzdorf L-6815 Betzdorf Grand Duchy of Luxembourg Contact us: Tel +352 710 725 545 E-Mail broadband@ses.com For more information on our residential service, please visit www.astraconnect.com For more information on our business applications, please visit www.ses.com/techcom