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Reseller agreement outlines delivery of mobile backhaul, trunking and next generation VSAT services Jersey, Channel Islands, September 15 2009 – O3b Networks Limited (O3b) the developer of a new fiber quality, satellite-based, global Internet backbone and next generation backhaul infrastructure, announced today that Vizada Networks, the global leading system integrator and satellite service provider will resell O3b capacity to the entire African market.
O3b Networks Limited, funded principally by Google Inc., Liberty Global, Inc. and HSBC Principal Investments, is building the world’s first ultra-low-latency, fiber speed, satellite network. The network is designed to improve Internet access for millions of consumers and businesses in emerging and developing markets.
“We are very excited to join with O3b in this revolutionary project to make the Internet accessible and affordable to users across the African continent,” said Stefano Vittor, CEO of Vizada Networks. “We combine mobile backhaul with trunking and next generation VSAT services to bring African customers more connectivity options while reducing their costs,” he added.
"Our strategic agreement with Vizada Networks is another significant step forward for the company," said John Finney, EVP Global Sales and Marketing, O3b Networks, Ltd. "I am convinced that this deal is the start of a strong partnership that will bring benefits to both companies and the wider African internet community."
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About O3b Networks Ltd.
O3b Networks is building a new fiber-quality, satellite-based, global Internet backbone for telecommunications operators (telcos) and Internet service providers (ISPs) in emerging markets. With deployment less than two years away, the O3b Networks system will combine global reach and the speed of a fiber-optic network. Investment and operational support comes from Google Inc., Liberty Global, Inc. and HSBC Principal Investments, the O3b Networks system will provide telcos and ISPs with a low-cost, high-speed alternative to connect their 3G, WiMAX and fixed-line networks to the rest of the world. This will allow billions of consumers and businesses in more than 150 countries to benefit from high-speed Internet connectivity for educational, medical and commercial applications. O3b Networks’ headquarters is in St. John, Jersey, Channel Islands. Ground systems and technical development are managed through its wholly owned subsidiary in Englewood, Colorado.
For more information, please visit www.o3bnetworks.com.
About Vizada Networks
Vizada Networks specializes in tailor-made regional and international broadband fixed satellite services and hybrid network solutions. From simple turnkey solutions like broadband access and VoIP gateways to custom-built communication systems, Vizada Networks has been delivering its services to telecom carriers and ISPs, multinational companies, government & military bodies and humanitarian and aid organizations for more than 35 years. With in-house expertise in satellite and data networking, Vizada Networks enables customers to utilize high-quality, fully-managed network services and communicate reliably from virtually anywhere in the world.
For more information about Vizada Networks, visit www.vizadanetworks.com.
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O3b Networks Media Contact:
John Finney, O3b Networks, Ltd.
Telephone: +1-617-9630265
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Vizada Media Contacts:
Annie Hurley
Corporate Press Officer
Vizada EMEAA
+33 1 48 15 73 04
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Katerina Stemberova
Marketing Manager
Vizada Networks
+47 9130 8366
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