Solaris Mobile to Showcase at IBC 201010th -14th September 2010

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--This September, Solaris Mobile Ltd, the Dublin based pioneer of European next generation mobile communication networks will showcase at the 2010 IBC Conference in Amsterdam with a focus on mobile broadband and broadcast solutions for the digital media generation. The IBC conference provides a platform for discussing and debating the developments that are changing the creation, management and delivery of entertainment and delivery of news content worldwide.

This year Solaris Mobile’s service offering emphasis will be on the delivery of digital satellite radio as the migration from analogue to digital radio begins to pick up pace. The team will be on hand throughout the four day exhibition to explain and discuss how the integration of satellite and terrestrial components operating as a single hybrid network, provides a powerful and efficient way of delivering digital radio so that for the first time, listeners can interact with their favourite radio services. Hybrid satellite and terrestrial networks offer the fastest and most efficient way of delivering digital radio locally, nationally and on a regional scale.

The ability to provide a solution to the increasing demands for mobile media content driven by the smart phone generation and the potential this offers service providers will also be communicated by the team during IBC. Combining satellite and terrestrial transmission enables the provision of mobile broadband and broadcast services allowing access to rich media content. This allows media hungry consumers to access interactive services such as video on demand and audio content, when and where they want, directly to their smart phone and other mobile devices.

For further information, Solaris Mobile will be located on the SES ASTRA stand (stand no. 1.B51) and on the Eutelsat stand (stand no. 1.D59) in Hall 1, RAI, Amsterdam. Steve Maine, Chief Executive, Solaris Mobile will be attending the conference on Friday, 10^th September 2010 and available for interview upon request to Mary Crotty PR.

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Notes to editors

Solaris Mobile, a joint venture between Eutelsat and SES-Astra was set up in 2008 to develop next generation mobile communication services. The company intends to deploy a hybrid satellite and terrestrial network enabling the provision of mobile television, radio and data channels as well as broadband and voice communication services to be delivered to mobile phones, portable terminals and in-vehicle devices.

In May 2009, the European Commission awarded Solaris Mobile the right to operate satellite & terrestrial services in S-Band in all 27 EU member states. S-Band is spectrum residing in the 2GHz band and is adjacent to UMTS used by mobile 3G operators.

At present, Solaris Mobile is carrying out trials and has launched a pre-commercial servicer in Paris, and two other cities in France demonstrating the broadcast of TV and radio services to phones, other handheld devices and cars – across the city and surrounding areas. It is planning the launch of similar networks, but supporting other market applications in other cities, in other European countries.

For more information log onto www.solarismobile.com