On the 1st of September 2019, Universal Satcom DMCC out of Dubai, launched the latest high-speed satellite broadband internet service under the brand “Universal Satnet”. The service is currently operational as a VNO solution using ARABSAT’s Broadband & Managed Services on the Yemen ka-band spot beam and associated terrestrial infrastructure. Universal Satcom has future plans to rollout Broadband & Managed services in other markets covered by the Badr 7 satellite footprint.
The Ka band payload on Badr 7 High Throughput Satellite (HTS) along with the terrestrial infrastructure allow for the delivery of high-speed Internet access with speeds as high as 100Mbps on download and 20Mbps on upload using very small size Customer Premises Equipment (CPE). The service is powered by cutting edge Newtec Dialog platform and associated technologies and providing Internet backbone connectivity through European Teleports.
About ARABSAT Badr 7 HTS
Badr 7 Satellite is a High Throughput Satellite (HTS), with 24 Ka band spot beams over the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa. Badr 7 Satellite was manufactured by Airbus Defense & Space with Thales Alenia Space and launched by Ariane Space from French Guiana using the Ariane 5 rocket and finally placed in the orbital hotspot of 26° East.