SpeedCast Signs Contract with O3b Networks for Trunking Service to Christmas Island
Community-owned ISP to Use O3b Satellite Network for Broadband Service on Australian Island.
- (1888PressRelease) June 05, 2015 - St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands - O3b Networks today announced an agreement to provide trunking services to SpeedCast for its customer Christmas Island Internet Administration Limited (CIIA), the only Internet Service Provider (ISP) on Christmas Island. Under the agreement, SpeedCast will provide CIIA with high throughput, low latency connectivity, enabling the first broadband Internet access experienced on the island.
Christmas Island, an Australian territory in the Indian Ocean with an approximate population of 2100 people, is geographically close to Indonesia. The island earned its unique name by being discovered on the 25th of December, 1643 by Captain William Mynors of the British Royal Navy, and is famous for its 135 square km Australian National Park.
Christmas Island Internet Administration Limited (CIIA) is a community-owned, non-profit Christmas Island Company which owns and operates the only not-for-profit ISP in the territory. Until now, CIIA has been relying on geostationary satellite (GEO) connectivity for internet access, also provided by SpeedCast.
The use of O3b satellites, which are closer to the earth than GEO satellites, reduces latency, increases internet speed and improves voice and video quality for the user. CIIA will be using O3b's next-generation IP trunking solution, O3bTrunk, that boosts existing link capacities to rival the throughput and latency of terrestrial fiber, while avoiding the prohibitive cost of laying an undersea cable to the island.
"SpeedCast is pleased to be offering O3b's unique satellite solution which will greatly enhance the service that CIIA is currently using today. We anticipate a dramatic improvement in performance with a 3 fold increase in capacity and a 75% reduction in latency," said Pierre-Jean Beylier, CEO of SpeedCast. "Our Press Release.
Customer, CIIA, will be able to offer their end-users the best Internet connection available, further cementing their position as the ISP of choice for all of Christmas Island."
"Because Christmas Island does not have an undersea cable, but relies completely on satellite for communication, only O3b can provide the throughput needed to bring true broadband to subscribers," said Imran Malik, VP Asia for O3b Networks. "We are very excited to bring our high throughput, low latency solution to Christmas Island via SpeedCast, and expect residents will see an immediate improvement in their internet experience."
About O3b Networks Limited
O3b Networks Limited is a global satellite service provider operating a next-generation satellite network for telecommunications operators, Internet service providers, enterprise and government customers in emerging markets. The O3b system combines the global reach of satellite with the speed of a fiber‐optic network providing billions of consumers and businesses in nearly 180 countries with low‐cost, high‐speed, low latency Internet and mobile connectivity. O3b Networks' investors include SES, Google, Liberty Global, HSBC Principal Investments, Northbridge Venture Partners, Allen & Company, Development Bank of Southern Africa, Sofina, Satya Capital and Luxempart. O3b Networks is headquartered in St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands.
About SpeedCast International Limited
SpeedCast is a leading global network and satellite communications service provider offering high-quality managed networks services in over 60 countries; and a global maritime network serving customers worldwide. Headquartered in Hong Kong, with 18 international sales & support offices and 30 teleport operations, SpeedCast has a unique infrastructure to serve the requirements of customers globally. With over 4,000 links on land and at sea supporting mission critical applications, SpeedCast has distinguished itself with a strong operational expertise and a highly efficient support organization, which are the foundation of SpeedCast's success. SpeedCast is publicly listed on the Australian Stock Exchange under the ticker SDA (ASX:SDA). For more information, visit www.speedcast.com.
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