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Greek Satellites with Revolutionary Laser Technology Set for Space

A new generation of Greek satellites Hellas Sat 5 and 6 will be “satellites “With two laser beams one could easily link
with revolutionary laser technology is with an innovative payload using optical two countries at high speed, something
in development according to Hellas Sat telecommunications”, adding that a first that will not be done with our familiar
telecommunications CEO Christodoulos cooperation protocol with the German firm satellite ‘dishes’ but with optical means
Protopapas. Speaking with radio station OHB System AG has been signed, laying the – telescopes. We are entering a new
Praktoreio 104.9 FM, Protopapas said foundations for a very innovative system generation of telecommunications while
the design of the new generation of for space technology, that will use laser – very importantly for national security –
Hellas Sat telecommunications satellites beams from geostationary orbit to provide laser communication from a satellite at
has begun and the new versions will high speed telecommunication links. There 36,000 kilometers cannot at that point be
incorporate “revolutionary technologies, will also be an effort to use the Helmos targeted by an enemy action nor disrupted
satisfying the much higher demands for Observatory in Greece to implement the by interference,” he said. Protopapas also
data transmission speeds and security new satellite technology solutions, in revealed that Hellas Sat, in collaboration
in communications.” The design will collaboration with the Greek government with the Greek and Cyprus governments,
include the use of laser optics, “something and the Hellas Sat installations in Cyprus, was jointly submitting a proposal to
groundbreaking for the sector”, and that where special permits have already been the European Quantum Communication
the decision has already been made to received for the installation of new optical Infrastructure (EuroQCI) program, while
launch either one large or two medium- telecommunications hubs for satellite one possible use of the new satellites will
sized new satellites into the orbital position communication using this technology. The be to provide a rapid communication link
occupied by Greece and Cyprus (39th benefits will include a massive increase in to Gateway, the new space station in orbit
eastern meridian in the geostationary speed, from 100Gbs at present to several around the Moon.
satellite orbit). According to Protopapas, thousand Gbs, as well as greater security.

TPG Launches Business Satellite Services for Regional Areas

TPG Telecom has launched its business-grade national Satellite Internet services across sectors such as government,
broadband network (NBN) satellite internet across Tasmania, mining, energy, manufacturing, logistics and healthcare. “This is
regional Australia and surrounding islands. Launched as part of a a huge lift in coverage for our enterprise customers and means
new suite of enterprise services, TPG will be targeting its Business no matter where you are on the land in Australia, we may be able
to provide the speed and capacity your business needs to stay
connected and productive,” said TPG Telecom head of product
enterprise, government and wholesale Tom Sykes. “Remote
businesses with remote sites may now have the ability to access
enterprise-grade connectivity which could unlock a new world of
possibilities through the internet of things, more efficient safety
and monitoring tools, automation, cloud services and critical
business applications.” TPG Telecom’s Business Satellite Internet
is available in four data packs offering allowances up to 1,000GB
a month. Customers can also choose between three assurance
service level options, as well as three bandwidth speed options.
Additionally, the Business Satellite Internet can be deployed as
an alternative connectivity option for customers searching for
redundancy solutions to complement existing fixed connectivity.
TPG Telecom’s Business Satellite Internet is a fully managed
connectivity service delivered via NBN's Sky Muster satellite.
The satellite uses 84 spot beams to cover mainland Australia
and Tasmania as well as five major islands including Christmas,
Lord Howe, Norfolk, Cocos and Macquarie Islands. Recently,
TPG Telecom bagged its first customer in Moreton Bay Regional
Council to use its private cloud service in Brisbane, announcing
the deal earlier this month.

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