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WAPA FWTF

July 2015

Johannesburg, South Africa

Ka Band as contributor to SA Connect

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Yahsat Abu Dhabi government backed entity

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(100%)

Yahsat is fully owned by Mubadala, a public joint stock company 100% owned by the Govt. of Abu Dhabi

Mubadala’s focus is on developing and managing an extensive and economically diverse portfolio of commercial initiatives.

Mubadala manages a multi-billion dollar portfolio of local, regional, and international investments, projects and initiatives in sectors such as energy, industry, aerospace, real estate, hospitality, healthcare, technology, infrastructure and services

The Chairman of Mubadala’s Board of Directors is His Highness General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council

Mubadala is rated AA/Aa2/AA by S&P/Moody’s/Fitch

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Yahsat About us

Y1A Launched

Y1B Launched >35 Service

Partners Established

YahClick Commercial Broadband

Service Launched

YahLive Launched

Awarded Satellite

Operator Of the Year, at

SATCOM AFRICA

Al Yah 3 Commissioned

Satellite Manufacturers

Selected

First Commercial Agreement

Signed

Formed JV with SES to Launch DTH Broadcasting

2008 2007 2010 2011 2009 2012 2014 2013 2016 2015

UAE Armed Forces

Signed as Anchor

Customer

Al Yah 3 Launch Target

Expands Portfolio with New “Pick & Click” packages

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Contractor: EADS Astrium & Thales Alenia

Launched: April 2011

Orbital Location: 52.5o E

Lifetime: 15 Years

Launcher: Ariane 5

Capacity/Payload:

C-band: 8 x 36MHz & 6 x 54MHz transponders

Ku-band: 25 x 33MHz transponders

Ka-band: Secure transponders

Y1B

Contractor: EADS Astrium & Thales Alenia

Launched: April 2012

Orbital Location: 47.5o E

Lifetime: 15 Years

Launcher: ILS-Proton

Capacity/Payload:

Ka-band Commercial: 25 x 110 MHz

transponders (56 Spot beams)

Ka-band: Secure transponders

Y1A and Y1B successfully in orbit 4

Yahsat Current satellites

Y1A

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Ka band C band Ku band Ka band

European

Beam

MENA

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High speed, cost-

effective internet

using commercial

Ka multi-spot beam

technology

High power C-

band capacity via

a single beam over

Middle East, Africa

and Europe

Ku-band capacity for

broadcasting services,

with highly flexible

switching capability

The first highly secure

and reliable satellite

service on military Ka-

band in the region

Yahsat Coverage by product area

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YahClick - Pioneering Ka-band service

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Ka band

Coverage in key Middle East & Africa markets

High throughput efficiency of ~2 Mbps/MHz, class leading at time of launch

Operational in 9 African countries

>30,000 subscribers acquired in nearly 3 years

Trusted broadband partner for key projects including:

Universal Service & Access Agency, S. Africa

E. Cape Libraries, South Africa

SKA , South Africa

Revenue Authority, Uganda

National Identity Program, Nigeria

Micro Mediclinics, Kenya

Overcame Ka-band skepticism (e.g. rain-fade) even in countries such as Nigeria with heavy rain-fall

Snapshot of Achievements

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Global Internet Density

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AFRICA

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Global benefits of Ka deployment (Africa and Latam)

Estimated Number and % of Households Without BB1)

1) Broadband threshold assumed to be 1 Mbps minimum speed Source: Various, Yahsat Analysis 2012

Germany: 0.8m (2%)

USA: 5.4m (5%)

UK: 1.0m (4%)

Japan: 0.8m (2%) Canada: 0.7m (6%)

Brazil: 18.7m (31%)

Uruguay: 0.6m (45%)

Argentina: 2.1m (14%) Chile: 0.7m (14%)

Peru: 0.7m (12%)

Ecuador: 0.3m (9%)

Colombia: 4.3m (32%)

Venezuela: 4.2m (60%)

Markets with developed telecoms infrastructure are

still lagging

Algeria: 4.5m (75%)

Angola: 2.4m (85%)

DRC: 9.7m (99%)

Nigeria: 29.1m (90%)

Cameroon: 3.9m (98%)

Zambia: 2.5m (98%)

Zimbabwe: 2.4m (97%)

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Ka band – USA Trends

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1.7m+ Global subscriber base Contrary to belief Satellite

broadband is heavily utilized in populous areas even in USA

Technological advances makes it a

viable solution for consumers (i.e. no longer a niche for enterprises)

2 USA Operators do 30,000

subscriber activations per month

USA

Population

Density

Satellite

Broadband

Installations

(HNS)

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South Africa

Source: Various incl. Yahsat Analysis 2012 (outsource)

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South Africa

Source: Various incl. Yahsat Analysis 2012 (outsource)

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South Africa Connectivity Options

Source: Various incl. Yahsat Analysis 2012 (outsource)

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Back Up Offer Only Well served with Fibre Filling in “not spots” and relieving overcrowded exchanges

Suburban locations.

Community centres, internet cafés

Short term service until full terrestrial coverage available Then backup for mission critical

Densly Populated Urban Areas

Remote locations

Rural areas

Satellite Services Compliment Terrestrial Broadband

Primary Satellite Connection Primary Terrestrial Connection

Niche for satellite services

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Why Ka-band?

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Legacy Satellite Technology Ka-band Satellite Technology

Wide beam - continental/regional coverage

Average beam power ~45 dbW

Ideal for broadcast/DTH, supports VSAT networks (e.g. mesh) & broadband service

Throughput efficiency typically in the range of 1.5 – 1.8 Mbps/MHz

Typical download speed of 4 – 6 Mbps1 on consumer terminal

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Typical Ku-band satellite supports only

1.2Gbps of throughput

Typical HTS throughput typically

greater than 50 Gbps

Smaller, precision placed beams

Higher beam power 50 - 70 dbW

Highly efficient spectrum usage

Purpose-built for broadband access & IP applications serving both HHs & businesses

Throughput efficiency typically in the range of 3 – 4 Mbps/MHz today

Typical download speed of 6 – 15 Mbps1 on consumer terminal

AY3 beam power ~66 dbW

i.e. 15-20% greater than

regional competitors

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Ka-band: Attractive Growth Opportunity

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Why Ka-band Growth for Yahsat?

Capitalize on Market Position

Pioneer of Ka-band across many new markets (e.g. Africa, SW Asia)

Some markets in Africa already require additional capacity

Leverage Spectrum and Orbital Assets

Availability of Ka-band spectrum vs. C- and Ku-bands

Access to number of usable Ka-band orbital locations

Diversify Markets and

Products

Several “greenfield” options for expansion using Ka-band

Ka-band becoming mainstream in customer segments

Confidence in Technology

Availability and performance concerns on Ka-band put to rest

Rapidly evolving ground segment improving proposition

Generate Attractive Returns

Ka-band not a commodity – opportunity to differentiate

Early mover advantage for Yahsat Partners to grab market share

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Yahsat AFRICA Coverage Ka-band on Y1B and Al Yah 3

Coverage over Africa

AY3 Ka-band coverage area

Y1B Ka-band coverage area

Combined AY3 and Y1B Ka-band coverage area

AY3 extends Ka- band to 17 new markets plus top-up on key African markets (SA included)

South Africa Coverage

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Conclusion

Good opportunity for Ka Band in South Africa

Mature industry with world class ISP’s

Relatively stable economy and regulatory platforms

Consumer Contracts enabler of leasing arrnagements

Yahsat has experience in delivering Ka-band ito

Innovative business models

Involvement across value chain

Understanding regulatory environment

Commercializing Ka for benefit of all stakeholders

Capital expenses born by Yahsat

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