Axiata to lease capacity on IPSTAR-1 for Indonesia
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Malaysia’s Axiata Group has signed a four-year agreement to lease capacity over Thaicom’s IPSTAR-1 satellite for the provision of broadband services in Indonesia.
Subsidiary Axiata Business Services will purchase the remaining capacity on the broadband satellite, located at 119.5° east.
Thaicom’s IPSTAR unit will provide multi-transponder 1Gbps high throughput satellite (HTS) capacity under the contract.
As well as direct home and enterprise broadband access, Axiata plans to use the capacity for mobile backhaul.
“We are leveraging on Thaicom’s capabilities in Asia to grow our enterprise business quickly and flexibly while providing reliable broadband services to all potential customers regardless of location,” said Axiata group chief business operations officer Asri Hassan Sabri said.
“Where terrestrial-based connectivity is limited or unavailable, HTS connectivity serves as an enabler to unlock the digital ecosystem for new market opportunities… Thaicom’s IPSTAR helps us to connect users in remote and underserved areas of Indonesia cost-effectively. We are confident that the partnership will enable us to continue to grow our business faster without infrastructure limitations.”
IPSTAR-1, also known as THAICOM-4, was the first HTS satellite launched worldwide in 2005, with a capacity of 45Gbps. It includes 87 Ku-band transponders and 10 Ka-band transponders.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the primary purpose of Axiata's agreement with Thaicom?
What is the primary purpose of Axiata's agreement with Thaicom?
Axiata Group has signed a four-year agreement to lease capacity on the IPSTAR-1 satellite to provide broadband services in Indonesia. This includes direct home and enterprise broadband access, as well as mobile backhaul for their operations.
Q.Which Axiata subsidiary is responsible for purchasing the satellite capacity?
Which Axiata subsidiary is responsible for purchasing the satellite capacity?
Axiata Business Services, a subsidiary of Axiata Group, will be responsible for purchasing the remaining capacity on the broadband satellite. This will allow them to implement the planned broadband services across Indonesia.
Q.What kind of capacity will Thaicom's IPSTAR unit provide under this contract?
What kind of capacity will Thaicom's IPSTAR unit provide under this contract?
Thaicom’s IPSTAR unit will provide multi-transponder 1Gbps high throughput satellite (HTS) capacity as part of the agreement. This specific type of capacity is crucial for Axiata to deliver reliable broadband services.
Q.Why is satellite connectivity particularly important for Axiata's plans in Indonesia?
Why is satellite connectivity particularly important for Axiata's plans in Indonesia?
Satellite connectivity, specifically HTS, is crucial because it enables Axiata to connect users in remote and underserved areas where traditional terrestrial-based connectivity is limited or unavailable. This approach allows for cost-effective expansion.
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