SES ASTRA, an SES company (Paris:SESG) (LuxX:SESG), is further
extending the distribution of its high speed internet access product
ASTRA2Connect in Europe and has reached an agreement making the
product available to consumers in Poland as of January 2008.
The contract partner for the Polish service is the Euro Marketing
Group, who will offer ASTRA2Connect through its partner networks,
retailers and web-shops. With this contract, SES ASTRA continues the
successful roll-out of ASTRA2Connect throughout various European
markets. The Euro Marketing Group is a service provider and
distributor of IT equipment, including TV tuners, in Poland, Ukraine
and Russia and is experienced in providing broadband Internet services
via satellite for the residential market in Poland.
ASTRA2Connect is a fully satellite-based solution for broadband
access that delivers dual- and triple-play services without any
terrestrial support. This innovative infrastructure offers a unique
possibility for regions without terrestrial broadband access to use
high-speed internet.
"We are pleased about this new agreement which allows us to bring
ASTRA2Connect to the Polish market," said Alexander Oudendijk, Chief
Commercial Officer of SES ASTRA. "According to industry data, around 2
million Polish households are still without DSL coverage today.
ASTRA2Connect is an innovative product for these customers offering a
highly attractive solution to access high-speed internet also in
regions where terrestrial infrastructures are not available."
About SES ASTRA
SES ASTRA is the leading Direct-to-Home (DTH) satellite system in
Europe, delivering services to more than 109 million DTH and cable
households. The ASTRA satellite fleet currently comprises 13
satellites, transmitting 1,864 analogue and digital television and
radio channels. SES ASTRA also provides satellite-based multimedia,
internet and telecommunication services to enterprises, governments
and their agencies. With 29 High Definition (HD) channels available
via its satellites today, ASTRA is also the most important HDTV
broadcasting platform in Europe. ASTRA´s prime orbital positions are
19.2 degrees East, 28.2 degrees East, and 23.5 degrees East.
SES ASTRA is an SES company (Paris:SESG) (LuxX:SESG). SES owns
three market-leading satellite operators, SES ASTRA in Europe, SES
AMERICOM in North America, and SES NEW SKIES, which provide global
coverage and connectivity. The Company also holds strategic
participations in SES Sirius in Europe, Ciel in Canada and Quetzsat in
Mexico. SES provides outstanding satellite communications solutions
via a fleet of 37 satellites in 25 orbital positions around the globe.
Additional information on SES is available at: www.ses.com
