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Two-Way Broadband IP Services in Africa

powered by

Tel-Amiad LTD

asta@013net.net

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Service Concept

• Fast Internet Access (Star Solution)

• VPN

• Intranet

• VoIP

• Backup

• Distance Learning

• Banking

• IPTV

Two-Way Multimedia Interactive System over

satellite for servicing IP based broadband

applications such as:

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Service Summary

• Incorporates the latest advances in IP services and satellite

technology using DVB-S2/ACM outbound broadcasting

• C-Band & Ku-Band connectivity all over Africa using IDirect &

SkyEdge II

• Characterized by high quality / high bandwidth (128Kbps-

4Mbps on the return channel)

• Unlimited downloads

• SCPC, CIR, MIR & Bandwidth On Demand Capabilities are

offered at competitive prices

• Supplement Services : Iridium mobile phones, Web Hosting,

DNS, E-Mail servers, Caching, Multicasting, Data Storage

• VPN solution for multiple sites

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Tel-Amiad - Introductory

• Offering two C-Band satellites & one Ku-Band satellite for complete African coverage

• Small C-Band 1.8m antennas with very high Eb/No while Ku-Band offers small 1.2m antennas

• Mobile vehicle solutions available using Ku-Band tracking system

• Extensive experience in satellite services, customer care, network solutions, local technical support

• Customer driven approach

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• Both International VPN & Local ISP’s are potential customers while Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) are prime targets for such services as multiple sites can be connected with high efficiency at low cost

• Customers range from: large International corporations, business centers, government institutes, Health Clinics, Local & regional ISPs, Banks, Security & Border facilities

• Un-developed areas in need for reliable IP connectivity, where international lines are not available

Serving Markets

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IS-14 Service Coverage45deg West, C-Band, Linear Feed

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IS-22 Service Coverage72deg East, C-Band, Circular Feed

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Yamal-402 Service Coverage55deg East, Ku-Band

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System Topology - STAR

• Star concept allows

share of valuable

satellite resources

•Two-Way satellite

bypasses local &

regional inadequate

infrastructure

• IP supports Data,

Voice & Video on

single platform

• Dedicated or

Contention services

available

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Customer Support

• NOC provides technical support and

customer care for the VSAT and IP

connectivity

• High level of professional services

• Local Technical support in Africa

• Satellite NOC oversees satellite

availability and performs frequency

allocation

• Operates all year long

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Proven Technology

• Satellites provides immediate access to large coverage areas

• No large infrastructure investment required

• Based on the most advance IDirect & SkyEdge proven technology

• Network Management System allows full remote access & control of service

• Service availability (SLA) above 99.95%

SkyEdge II

IDirect X1

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Budgetary Sample

• Standard satellite equipment comprises of:- Prodelin 1.2m, 1.8m or 2.4m Antenna depending on satellite coverage over country

- IDirect X1 or SkyEdge II modem with 4Mbps upload license

- Belcom 2-5Watt BUC

- Norsat LNB DRO

- 30m Tx & Rx cables

- Shipment to Africa

• Cost: Around $2,000 depending on Antenna size, shipping cost, quantity

• Cisco & Wireless equipment can be supplemented

• IP monthly C-Band services start at $1,650/Mbps and decrease as bandwidth increases. Free modem for 1Mbps/month contract and above

• Low rate Ku-Band services using 4:1 contention ratio at $2,500/Mbps

• A-Z VOIP international minute charges are very competitive and vary depending on destination country

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Antennas

Tel-Amiad NOC

RF

Switch

WWW

IS-22 Satellite C-Band

Te r m i n a t i o n

VoIP

1.2-2.4m

Dish

Sat Modem

Router

Switch

PC

A Typical

Main Office

Site

WEB

Hosting

Data

Server

Casher

Firewall

TIER-1HTTP

VoIP Services

PC PC

LAN

WAN

Wavion

Radio Link

Branch

Office 1

Branch

Office 2

Branch

Office n

VPN Solution by Tel-Amiad LTD

IS-14 Satellite C-Band

Yamal-402 Ku-Band