THE HAGUE, Netherlands, January 30, 2003 -- New Skies Satellites N.V. (AEX, NYSE: NSK), the global satellite communications company, today announced that it has signed a multi-year, multi-transponder deal with Reliance Infocomm Ltd, one of India’s leading telecom companies offering basic (fixed and CDMA mobile), national long distance, international long distance and data services.
The agreement creates a complete, end-to-end value-added service enabling Reliance to launch international long-distance telephony services to the United States. The bundled offering includes multiple transponders on the NSS-703 satellite, uplinking/downlinking services at New Skies’ partner mediaport northwest of London, and local loop as well as trans-Atlantic fiber capacity linking the European gateway with Reliance’s facility at 60 Hudson Street in New York City. The service will be used along with Reliance’s growing fiber network, which covers over 600 cities across India.
Ajeet Varma of Reliance Infocomm Ltd said: “We selected New Skies for the launch of our international long distance service because of the excellent reputation of its highly reliable network. Also, as we launch our international services, New Skies’ strong technical expertise and customer support will help us be successful in this very competitive business.”
Srini Prasanna, vice president of sales for India, the Middle East and Africa, said: “We are very proud to be associated with Reliance, the largest business group in India, and to be a part of the roll out of their international voice services. This is one the largest value-added service offerings New Skies has developed and exemplifies the seamless integration of the world-class resources we are putting in place to meet the dynamic requirements of our customers.”
About Reliance Infocomm
Reliance Infocomm offers a complete range of telecom services, covering mobile and fixed line telephony including broadband, national and international long distance, data & a wide range of value added services and applications that will enhance productivity of enterprises as well as individuals. Reliance has a mission of ushering in a digital revolution in India by becoming a major catalyst in improving quality of life and changing the face of India. It aims to achieve this by putting the power of information and communication in the hands of the people of India at affordable costs.
About New Skies Satellites
New Skies Satellites (AEX, NYSE: NSK) is one of only four fixed satellite communications companies with truly global satellite coverage, offering video, voice, data and Internet communications services to a range of telecommunications carriers, broadcasters, large corporations and Internet service providers around the world. New Skies has six satellites in orbit, ground facilities around the world and one additional spacecraft under construction. The company also has secured certain rights to make use of additional orbital positions, including four serving the Americas. New Skies is headquartered in The Hague, The Netherlands, and has offices in Beijing, Johannesburg, New Delhi, São Paulo, Singapore, Sydney and Washington, D.C. Additional information is available at www.newskies.com.
