ABS is a global satellite operator and has offices in United Arab Emirates, Asia and United States. Operating 5 communication satellites, the satellite fleet currently covers 93% of the world's population including the Americas, Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Northern Asia.[2] The company provides satellite services of data, video and internet services for broadcast, Internet and VSAT users for enterprises, governments and communities.
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Satellite communication |
| Founded | 2006 |
Key people | Ramsey Khanfour (CCO)[1] |
| Website | www |
History
ABS (formerly known as Asia Broadcast Satellite) was established in 2006[3] with major shareholder Citigroup Venture Capital International (CVCI) and the financial backing of Asia Debt Management Capital (ADM). The company acquired its first satellite, a Lockheed Martin Intersputnik 1 (LMI-1), which was renamed as ABS-1.
ABS expanded its fleet (ABS-2,[4] ABS-2A, ABS-3A, ABS-4 and ABS-6).[5]
Services
| Broadcast Services | Data Services | Government | ABSPlus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadcasting | GSM Backhaul | Government and Military | ABSPlus Teleport |
| Occasional Use (OU) | Broadband Internet and IP Trunking | ABSPlus Video | |
| Direct to Home (DTH) | VSAT Networks | ABSPlus Install | |
| Cable Distribution | VNO | ABSPlus SatOps | |
| Video Contribution | Mobility - Maritime Connectivity | ABSPlus Consult | |
| High Definition (HDTV) | ABSPlus H2H | ||
| Satellite News Gathering (SNG) |
Satellites
| Satellite | Bus | Location | Regions served | Launched |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABS-2 | Loral FS 1300 | 75°E | Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Northern Asia | 2014/2/6 |
| ABS-2A | Boeing 702SP | 75°E | South Asia, Southeast Asia, Northern Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, GCC | 2016/6/15[6][7] |
| ABS-3A | Boeing 702SP | 3°W | Americas, Africa, Europe, the Middle East | 2015/3/2[2][8][9] |
| ABS-4 | Loral FS 1300 | 61°E | GCC and Northern Africa | 2004/3/13 |
| ABS-6 | LM A2100 | 159°E | Pacific Ocean and Eastern Asia | 1999/9/26 |