Arabsat, the Middle East-based satellite operator has executed its plans to transfer its telecommunications network services from Arabsat-2B satellite to its new Arabsat-5C satellite at 20 degrees East. The new satellite carries telecommunications networks across the Arab States and the African continent and private networks operating at Ka-band in addition to Direct-To-Home bouquets transmitted in […]
Arabsat, the Middle East-based satellite operator has executed its plans to transfer its telecommunications network services from Arabsat-2B satellite to its new Arabsat-5C satellite at 20 degrees East. The new satellite carries telecommunications networks across the Arab States and the African continent and private networks operating at Ka-band in addition to Direct-To-Home bouquets transmitted in C-band to the African continent.
The New Arabsat-5C satellite is considered the third in Arabsats fifth generation satellites series, launched over the past two years to support the companys edge in the satellite telecommunications market. Arabsats fourth and fifth generation satellites, that have been launched since 2006, were joined by the latest satellite of the fifth generation with the purpose of forming an integrated fleet of satellites operating at Arabsats orbital positions of 20, 26 and 30.5 degrees East. The satellites provide a range of services, at different bandwidths and areas of coverage, offering connectivity to corporates, organisations and governments across the Middle East, Africa, neighbouring countries in Asia and large parts of Europe.
It was also reported that the investment, in excess of US$1.6 billion, towards the manufacturing and operating of its new fleet of satellites, was sourced mainly from Arabsats revenues. Plans are currently under way to manufacture and launch Arabsats sixth generation satellites in the coming years.
