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Broadband for all, anywhere October 2011
Broadband for all, anywhere
October 2011
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ASTRA2Connect – the answer to digital divide
ASTRA2Connect – new generation two-way satellite broadband:
The largest European satellite-based broadband network
with over 80,000 end users connected
100% coverage in Europe - enables high-speed Internet access for households
and businesses regardless of geographical location
Can help to close the „DIGITAL DIVIDE‟ in Europe and other regions!
Designed to complement terrestrial broadband services, especially in those
areas of Europe where DSL or cable services may be limited or non-existent
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ASTRA2Connect – key benefits
always-on connectivity for broadband
and VoIP
flat-rate monthly fee
low-cost subscriber equipment
simple to install and use
no infrastructure investment required
sustains large end-user populations
capable of large network deployments
“Triple play” capabilities – Internet, TV
and VoIP in one offering
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ASTRA2Connect – service offering
Standard service offering includes (residential):
Download speed up to 10 Mbit/s
Upload speed up to 360 Kbit/s
Volume limited and unlimited packages
Additional options:
VOIP
Freezone
FUP (Fair Use Policy) Reset
Additional GB purchase (for volume limited packages)
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ASTRA2Connect – in product tests
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ASTRA2Connect – network diagram
High-speed-internet
platform
VoIP interface
TV/HDTV
Triple Play
Service
Provider
ASTRA2Connect platform
ASTRA2Connect modem
TV set-top box
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ASTRA2Connect – Global coverage
The technology is compatible with the entire satellite fleet of SES group. This allows the flexibility and ca-pacity to extend the service footprint based on market demand, instantly and easily covering rural, as well as urban areas.
SES operates from 33 orbital positions, providing unrivalled
global coverage.
19.2°E
23.5°E
28.2°E
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ASTRA2Connect – European Coverage
ASTRA2Connect is available anywhere in SES satellite footprint
Currently service is rolled out in Europe based on the 23.5°E and
28.2°E orbital positions in Ku-band
Footprint on 23.5°E Footprint on 28.2°E
ASTRA 3B beam
ASTRA 1N beam
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ASTRA2Connect – Middle East Coverage
Currently service is rolled out on the 23.5°E orbital positions in Ku-band
ASTRA 3B beam
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Upcoming European coverage in Ka-band (2012-14)
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ASTRA2Connect – Service distribution
Our Service Providers deliver reliable, high-performance broadband services and local customer support countrywide.
Currently ASTRA2Connect services are offered in:
in Europe
in Middle East
31 countries in Africa
ASTRA2Connect is sold to the End-User
via Local Service Providers.
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Current European Service Providers
More info at: www.astra2connect.com
in 23 countries in Europe
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ASTRA2Connect – Show case "eSchools in Albania"
Purpose: to provide all primary schools with basic internet
access.
Targeting schools outside the reach of terrestrial coverage;
typically these are in most need of assistance, due to:
- lack of finance and know-how;
- located in underdeveloped and deserted parts of the
country;
- low cost access to education;
- access to SW and basic training.
Solution: In Albania, ASTRA2Connect is used by Starsat to
deploy a World Bank funded eSchool network.
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Current MEA Service Providers
in 31 countries in Africa in 7 countries in ME
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ASTRA2Connect – Show Case "Internet Kiosk" in Africa
Purpose: to bring internet access to the otherwise remote
communities.
Many African communities have little or no access
to basic services, due to:
- geographic and social isolation;
- 90% live without electricity;
- 98% have no internet access;
- other social services, like education health,
community development etc are not available as a result.
Solution: The RIK is a self contained solution developed by
Intersat Africa, using ASTRA2Connect.
End user equipment
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ASTRA2Connect – standard end user equipment
Low cost & easy to install
satellite equipment
Satellite dish, typically 75 – 100cm
Receive/Transmit interactive LNB
satellite modem with Plug & Play
ethernet interface and IP bridge
Point & Play installation tool
* Optional multifeed clamp and Quad
LNB for TV reception
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ASTRA2Connect – end user equipment
i-LNB Modem
Dish Mount
Cable
Ethernet
“Point & Play”
antenna pointing
device
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ASTRA2Connect – end user equipment
Fine Adjustment
Receive
Transmit
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ASTRA2Connect – end user equipment
Power
Transmit
Receive
Satelite modem
Ethernet
PC
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ASTRA2Connect – end user equipment
Quad LNB and Multifeed Clamp: Upgrade for TV/radio reception
allows for Internet access from ASTRA satellite at 23.5° E and TV programming from 19.2° or 28.2°E
access to more than 1,150 TV and radio channels at 19.2° E and over 460 channels at 28.2° E
Suitable to directly connect up to four digital or analogue satellite receivers
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ASTRA2Connect – do-it-yourself installation
Point & Play tool delivered in
the standard kit guides the user
towards the best possible
signal on the correct satellite
The audio feedback makes it
easy to locate both the correct
satellite and the optimal
reception point. This ensures
more accurate initial installa-
tions and reduces complexity
for home installers.
The satellite modem is easily
configured by the customer
and remotely monitored by
ASTRA.
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ASTRA2Connect – Ka-band terminals
ASTRA2Connect‟s new generation Ka-band terminals will be
available from 2 different manufacturers as of 2012 :
Gilat Satellite Networks: Newtec:
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ASTRA2Connect – Ka-band modem features
Download speed up to 20 Mbit/s
DO-IT-YOURSELF Installation & Automatic Commissioning
Optimized for VoIP, Video and IPTV
High Performance Multicast
Advanced QoS/FUS Supporting Variety of Service Plans
TCP and HTTP Acceleration
IPv4, IPv6, DHCP Server &
NAT
Provided with 75cm/2W
antenna
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ASTRA2Connect – Ka-band terminal features
Download speed up to 16 Mbit/s
Easy „Point & Play Tool‟ for DO-IT-YOURSELF
installation
4CPM true MF-TDMA Adaptive Return Link
High speed connection with embedded
acceleration, encryption and pre-fetching
Over-the-air software upgradeability and
monitoring & diagnostics tools
MicroSD card and USB interfaces
Streaming video and audio with TV quality
VoIP telephony (SIP, H.323, …)
Provided with 75cm/2W antenna
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ASTRA2Connect – Service distribution
Our Service Providers deliver reliable, high-performance broadband services and local customer support countrywide.
Currently ASTRA2Connect services are offered in:
23 countries in Europe
7 countries in Middle East
31 countries in Africa
ASTRA2Connect is sold to the End-User
via Local Service Providers.
27 Broadband connection via satellite at rural areas with existing DSLAM infrastructure
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Profitability of the satellite technology at
low population density
Sat DSL 3G WiMAX VDSL
10.000
1.000
100
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1 ~18 ~80 ~200 ~2.000
Profitability in accordance with population density
Households/km2
Satellite offers viability at
any population density.
Significant cost increase at low population
density for other technologies.
Here, the satellite technology has a significant advantage!
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ASTRA2Connect - Solution Overview
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ASTRA2Connect for Communities - Product definition
The product is aimed at providing broadband access via satellite with one single satellite dish to aggregation points of traffic. This enables access to broadband internet for all end users connected to the aggregation point via a last mile layer!
The developed solution works independently of last mile technology and enables broadband access over wired and wireless layers
DSLAM (the 'multiplexer„) over standard copper line
Cable TV head-ends over coax
Wireless access point over WiFi/Hyperlan
Multi-dwelling units
Community„s satellite dish installed at the aggregation point
The product is integrating backhauling features with an ad hoc developed intelligent SW layer over IP (end-to-end = from ISP CRM to end user modem) which allows the ISP to be invoiced per connected subscriber
Target group:
Small communities in rural areas (e.g. up to 250 homes) which cannot get a broadband backhaul connection to the intern, where DSL connection is cost prohibitive up to date due to insufficient customer numbers!
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End customer
End customer
Telephone & broadband
Telephone & broadband
Outdoor
DSLAM
Street cabinet
ASTRA2Connect platform
The ASTRA2Connect satellite terminal is installed at the street cabinet and not at the end-user„s home! One satellite terminal provides all households connected to the street cabinet with broadband internet!
Internet Service Provider
Highspeed internet platform
VoIP Interface
TV/HDTV
Telephone services to the households are realized via the exchange (no change!)
Broadband via the street cabinet to the end
customer. The end user only needs a standard
DSL modem!
All information in this document is confidential. Neither all nor parts may be copied or handed out to third parties without prior written permission of ABBS S.A.
ASTRA2Connect for Communities via DSLAM street cabinet
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e.g. Cisco UBR7246 VXR / Pace -> able to server from
1K to 10K subs
ASTRA2Connect for Communities via cable TV head-end
33 e.g. inCoax / Pace / Teleste -> suitable for multidwelling
ASTRA2Connect for Communities via multi-dwelling units
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ASTRA2Connect for Communities via WiFi/HiperLAN
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ASTRA2Connect – Broadband access for villages
Advantages for the community
100 % coverage
Immediate need for broadband internet can be served
Low investment costs
Investments for hardware and infrastructure can be subsidized with public funds
Investments for DSLAM can be used again for future cable or fibre connections
Economic development through improved infrastructure
Advantages for end customer
Country-wide coverage
No individual satellite dish needed
Short installation and activation time
Connection with speed up to 6 Mbit/s via the existing telephone connection
Only standard DSL modem needed
Cheap service packages at market-based prices are available
Broadband for Maritime
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Satellite broadband solution for maritime
Low-cost satellite-based broadband connections suitable for commercial and leisure shipping
Based on the ASTRA2Connect broadband technology
ASTRA2Connect – new generation bi-
directional satellite broadband
Enables always on, high-speed Internet
access regardless of geographical location
Proven technology serving 70.000 users
two years after launch
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Service features
Service features:
Always-on broadband connectivity and VoIP
High speed internet access – up to 4Mbit/s
Flat rate monthly fee
VPN security and multicasting applications
High performing in-motion maritime antenna
Coverage over the Mediterranean, North Sea and the
Middle East coasts
Leveraging existing ASTRA2Connect network
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Typical users
Typical users:
Merchant vessels
Fishing and offshore vessels
Luxury yachts
Leisure boats
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Terminals
Equipment:
Satellite terminal:
KNS SuperTrack A6 & A9
ACU (Antenna Control Unit)
ASTRA2Connect modem
KNS A9 (85cm):
KNS A6 (60cm):
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Maritime network diagram
Ships
SES Teleport
ASTRA2Connect HUB
Maritime ISP
Internet
SCADA Communications Network
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ASTRA2Connect for SCADA networks
SCADA (Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition) applications are generally used to manage, monitor and control assets or processes and transfer data to a group of widespread recipients.
To guarantee constant data flow, the SCADA applications require a solid communications platform.
Bi-directional satellite technology provides a cost effective communication alternative allowing to set up SCADA networks also in remote areas and hard to reach locations.
Typical SCADA Users
Industry sectors:
• Power and Electricity
• Water Management
• Oil and Natural Gas
• Transportation
• Industrial Automation
• Environmental Agencies
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Service features
bi-directional satellite connection
flat fee & always – on service
symmetric or asymmetric connection with speeds adjusted to the customer‟s demand and supported applications
guaranteed bandwidth
European coverage
connection to the IP backbone
2nd level technical support
optional VOIP services
Supported applications
• Remote measurement systems,
• Remote assets monitoring and control
• Remote meter reading and monitoring
• Outage, leakage detection
• Power management systems
• Remote alarm monitoring
• Traffic lights monitoring and control
• Telemetry
• Software upgrades
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Network example
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ASTRA2Connect for SCADA – GSE success story
The project: monitoring of the Renewable Energy production sites across Italy
The customer: GSE (Gestore dei Servizi Elettrici)
Company owned by Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance
Promoting and supporting Renewable Energy Sources (RES)
Managing the collection and allocation to the stock market of the electricity produced by RES
The technology: Using 5,000 ASTRA2Connect terminals to monitor:
Wind, Hydroelectric, Photovoltaic, Biomass
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ASTRA2Connect for SCADA – GSE success story
The solution comprises:
The implementation of the system for the data acquisition and distribution using the ASTRA2Connect satellite broadband access with coverage th-roughout Italy
The development of a hardware/software platform to collect data recorded in the data loggers or SCA-DA devices located at the plants, for transfer via the satellite network to the GSE locations
Betzdorf Hub / Servers
VPN – Leased Line
Monitoring & Control
Centre (Italy)
Remote stations
(5000)RTU -> Serial -> IP -> Modem
Remote stations
(5000)RTU -> Serial -> IP -> Modem
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ASTRA2Connect for SCADA – GSE success story
Advantages of the solution:
Optimization of cost/benefit ratios
High flexibility in terms of architecture
High scalability in relation to type of supported applications or number of sites connected
Extreme reliability
Complete outsourcing of data transfer service
Independence of the geographical location of the sites
Speed of installation
Homogeneity in terms of equipment and management
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For further information please contact:
ASTRA Broadband Services S.A.
Chateau de Betzdorf
L-6815 Luxembourg
Tel.: 00352-710 725-520
www.astra2connect.com
C/VITORIA 3, BAJO26005 LOGROÑO (LA RIOJA)TLF. 941 20 67 55 - FAX: 941 20 67 [email protected]
