O3b Networks introduces bundled IP trunking solution for Telcos and ISPs

ST. JOHN, JERSEY, Channel Islands--(BUSINESS WIRE)--O3b Networks Ltd. today introduced its first turn-key offering. ‘Quick Start Africa’ is a, Carrier Managed Service designed for Telcos and ISPs on the African continent who need a high capacity, ultra low latency, carrier class IP trunking solution.

“Our integrated Quick Start offering is the simplest way for telcos and ISPs to connect their networks to the global internet”

Through its constellation of MEO satellites available in late 2010, O3b Networks will provide low-latency IP trunking and cellular backhaul solutions to Telcos and ISPs in emerging markets worldwide.

‘Quick Start Africa’ enables Telcos to purchase an integrated package of ground equipment, space segment and teleport access at special pre-launch pricing, in advance of service activation. By reserving capacity now, Telcos will ensure they get the high-bandwidth and low-latency access to the internet upon service activation in 2010

Quick Start provides a significant pricing advantage over alternative trunking solutions.

“Our integrated Quick Start offering is the simplest way for telcos and ISPs to connect their networks to the global internet,” said John Finney, EVP of Sales and Marketing for O3b Networks. “With Quick Start’s unrivaled price/performance for IP trunking to the global fiber network, operators will be able to provide their customers the benefits of a low-latency internet experience while managing their CapEx and OpEx costs.”

Finney added, “We expect this convenient new solution will enable telcos and ISPs to quickly take advantage of the O3b Networks system, thereby helping them immediately reduce one of their largest barriers to offering true low cost high-speed Internet connectivity throughout the African continent.”

Quick Start provides a bundled solution of equipment and services starting at STM-1 or TCP/IP equivalent . For more information on this new service, please visit www.o3bnetworks.com.

Inquiries can also be directed to sales@o3bnetworks.com

About O3b Networks

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 scheduled for late 2010, the O3b Networks system will combine global reach and the speed of a fiber-optic network. With investment and operational support 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 visit www.o3bnetworks.com.