PARIS and BERLIN, February 21,
2013 /PRNewswire/ --
skyDSL Global GmbH, a pioneer of satellite Internet services in
Europe, today announced at a press
conference in Berlin that it is
taking deployment of consumer satellite broadband services to a new
level. Following 18 months of broadband service delivery through
Eutelsat's KA-SAT satellite, skyDSL has signed a five-year multiple
spotbeam capacity contract on KA-SAT, with an option for an
additional five years. Using selected service areas of KA-SAT, the
agreement equips skyDSL to step up broadband deployment across
Europe.
skyDSL has amassed over 10 years experience in delivering
high-quality satellite Internet solutions. Under its skyDSL2+
brand, the Berlin-based company
provides a portfolio of Internet access and triple play services
via its established platform in Germany. Services offering download speeds of
up to 20 Mbps and upload speeds of up to 6 Mbps are commercialised
through diversified sales channels, with customers reflecting a
cross-section of Internet users, from consumers to small businesses
and larger customers such as utility providers, industrial
companies, government and aid intervention agencies. skyDSL2+ is
currently available in Germany,
France, Italy, Spain,
Austria and the Benelux.
Jan Hesse, Managing Director of
skyDSL Global GmbH, commented on the new agreement:
"Our experience of KA-SAT since
2011 has convincedus that
this is an unmatched platform
fordriving penetration
of high-quality satellite
broadband in Europe. This new
contract equips us to grow our business in
our core marketsof Germany, France, Italy and Spain, and penetrate new
markets. We continue to contribute to
closing the digital divide in our target markets with
our high quality ADSL-style portfolio
and compelling pricing."
Jean-François Fenech, General Manager of Eutelsat's Broadband
Business Unit, added: "We are delighted to strike this
new agreement which gives
skyDSLthe flexibility and long-term
visibility it seeks to expand its network
and pursue its commitment to high-quality and
competitively-priced broadband. This is further
evidence of KA-SAT's ability
to match the requirements of different users, from
clients seeking a turnkey product, to clients
who want a
flexible, reliable and
scalable platformto manage their own
services."
skyDSL Global GmbH
skyDSL Global GmbH, Berlin, is
a European pioneer in providing satellite based broadband services.
Part of its offer is the one-way service skyDSL the company has
sold more than 100,000 times. skyDSL is operated and provided by
skyDSL Global GmbH and market by its subsidiaries skyDSL
Deutschland GmbH and skyDSL Europe B.V. in Europe. The company also offers via its
subsidiaries skyDSL2+ an extreme powerful bi-directional satellite
based Internet service for households and businesses in areas
covered by low quality terrestrial broadband solutions proving
download speeds of up to 20 Mbps and upload speeds of up to 6 Mbps.
skyDSL2+ uses the powerful infrastructure provided by Eutelsat's
KA-SAT. Customers of these services are consumers, small businesses
up to larger customers like utility providers, automotive and other
industries, as well as governmental and emergency associations.
More information: http://www.skydsl.eu
About Eutelsat Communications
(http://www.eutelsat.com)
Eutelsat Communications is the holding company of Eutelsat S.A.
With capacity commercialised on 30 satellites delivering reach of
Europe, the Middle East,
Africa, Asia, significant parts of the Americas and
the Asia-Pacific, Eutelsat
Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL, ISIN code: FR0010221234) is
one of the world's leading satellite operators. As of 31 December 2012 Eutelsat's satellites were
broadcasting 4,500 television channels to over 200 million cable
and satellite homes in Europe, the
Middle East and Africa. The Group's satellites also provide a
wide range of services for TV contribution, corporate networks and
fixed and mobile broadband markets. Headquartered in Paris, Eutelsat and its subsidiaries employ
over 780 commercial, technical and operational professionals from
30 countries.
SOURCE Eutelsat and skyDSL GLOBAL
