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SES Networks Works with Project Loon to Restore Connectivity in Puerto Rico
SES (News - Alert) Networks' high throughput and fibre-like satellite connectivity
service, the stratospheric balloons operated by X, Alphabet's
self-described "moonshot factory", and local telecommunications
expertise are playing a key role in restoring 4G/LTE (News - Alert) connectivity in
disaster-affected Puerto Rico, SES announced today.
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SES Networks Works with Project Loon to Restore Connectivity in Puerto Rico (Photo: Business Wire)
The connectivity is powered by Project Loon's targeted cell coverage and
SES Networks' O3b FastConnect, a rapidly deployable satellite terminal
delivering fibre-like performance. Together with local technology
partners, SES Networks and X are providing reliable high-performance
connectivity to Puerto Ricans whose lives have been devastated by the
hurricane Maria and who have limited means of communication.
"Our thoughts are with those whose lives have been impacted by this
devastating hurricne," said Steve Collar, CEO of SES Networks. "Access
to connectivity is crucial in getting those affected the information and
help they need after a natural disaster. We are really pleased to be
working with X and their other partners to deploy high-performance
connectivity to Puerto Rico and to play a part in the island's
restoration efforts."
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About SES
SES is the world-leading satellite operator and the first to deliver a
differentiated and scalable GEO-MEO offering worldwide, with more than
50 satellites in Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) and 12 in Medium Earth
Orbit (MEO). SES focuses on value-added, end-to-end solutions in two key
business units: SES Video and SES Networks. The company provides
satellite communications services to broadcasters, content and internet
service providers, mobile and fixed network operators, governments and
institutions. SES's portfolio includes ASTRA, O3b and MX1, a leading
media service provider that offers a full suite of innovative digital
video and media services. SES is listed on the Euronext Paris and
Luxembourg Stock Exchange (ticker: SESG). Further information available
at: www.ses.com
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