SeaMobile and SES NEW SKIES test new miniaturized VSAT antennas for Maritime/Mobile use
19 September 2007

The Hague, Netherlands and Miramar, FL - September 19, 2007: SES NEW SKIES, an SES company (Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG), is teaming up with SeaMobile’s Maritime Telecommunications Network (MTN) product group for extensive field tests of new miniaturized VSAT antennas, which will enable an array of satellite-based communications services for small vessels.

SeaMobile and SES NEW SKIES will test two new 60cm VSAT antennas, that set new standards with respect to size and weight of VSAT installations: the heavy-duty “Ruggidized” for fishing, work boats and oceangoing support vessels, and the lighter “Sure Lock”, which at less than 90lbs addresses more specifically the sailing, yachting and power boat markets. Both antennas use iDirect Spread Spectrum technology, allowing for small-sized, lightweight antennas which are effectively shielded against adjacent satellite interference. SES NEW SKIES is providing Ku-band capacity for the Spread Spectrum Technology demonstrations on its NSS-7 satellite at the orbital location of 338° East.

States Richard A. Hadsall, CTO for SeaMobile’s Maritime Telecommunications Network product group: ”These miniaturized VSAT antennas will now provide small vessel users with “always on, always available” access for phone, fax, data and internet services. As an optional service the antennas can also provide live television via the same small 60cm antenna, real time GSM cellular telephone services, or a complete portfolio of passenger and crew welfare service offerings.”

States Scott Sprague, Senior Vice President Global Sales of SES NEW SKIES: “Small-sized and light-weight VSAT antennas open up completely new markets for small vessel broadband connectivity, be it for professional use, navigation support, safety services or pure leisure/entertainment. The SES NEW SKIES global satellite fleet is particularly well positioned to support communications on the move, be it maritime, land- or air-based.”

For further information please contact:

Yves Feltes
Media Relations
SES NEW SKIES
Tel: +352 710 725 311
Yves.Feltes@ses-newskies.com

Nancy Brumfield
Chief Marketing Officer
SeaMobile
Phone: +1.206.310.4900
nancy.brumfield@seamobile.com


About NSS-7

NSS-7 is a powerful, state-of-the-art Ku-band and C-band satellite located at 338° East over the Atlantic Ocean. The satellite provides optimized coverage and power for the Americas, Europe, Africa and the Middle East for video, data, Internet and Government services. As the leading satellite for transatlantic video traffic and the primary satellite for video distribution across the whole of Africa, NSS-7 highlights include:

  • Home to a DTH platform with 35 channels and an estimated 100,000 subscribers;
  • Potential reach of 58 million homes, 82 million people in 40 nations across Africa;
  • Positioned at 338° East, one of the leading locations for permanent and OU/SNG feeds.


About SES NEW SKIES

SES NEW SKIES is an SES company (Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG) offering satellite communication services to a range of customers including telecommunications providers, broadcasters, corporations and governments around the world. SES NEW SKIES operates a global fleet of seven satellites in orbit, with two additional spacecraft under construction (NSS-9 and NSS-12) and ground facilities around the world. Headquartered in The Hague, the company has offices in Beijing, Hong Kong, Johannesburg, Sao Paulo, Singapore, Sydney and Washington, D.C. In addition to SES NEW SKIES, SES wholly owns the market-leading satellite operators SES ASTRA in Europe and SES AMERICOM in North America and also holds strategic participations in SES Sirius in Europe, Ciel in Canada and Quetzsat in Mexico. SES provides outstanding satellite communications solutions via a global fleet of 37 satellites in 25 orbital locations. Further information on the company is available at www.ses-newskies.com and on SES at www.ses.com


About SeaMobile Enterprises


SeaMobile Enterprises is the dominant global service provider of at-sea communications, connectivity and content services. Our global VSAT satellite communications network is delivered by the industry leader, Maritime Telecommunications Network (MTN). With our additional acquisition of GeoLink, SeaMobile now provides broadband satellite and other services for more than 300 maritime vessels throughout the world. Combined with our superior technology and customer support, we provide always-on connectivity to deliver a vast array of services for businesses, government entities and consumers. Services include mobile phone voice and data, wireless for PDAs and laptops, access to printed versions of more than 580 daily newspapers, live television, Internet cafes and much more. SeaMobile Enterprises offers solutions for cruise lines, ferries, yachts, casino boats, container ships, fishing vessels, offshore platforms and the government and military. The company has offices in Seattle, WA, Miramar, FL, Paris, France, Rome, Italy and Athens, Greece. For more information, visit www.seamobile.com.




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