Bermuda – ABS and FSM Telecommunications Corporation (FSMTC) announced that they have signed a multi-year, multi-transponder deal on ABS-6, C-band. The capacity agreement will provide internet connectivity to support FSMTC’s growing business. The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) is an independent sovereign island nation consisting of four states: Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei and Kosrae in the West Pacific Ocean. FSMTC is a public corporation established by the FSM to … [Read more...] about FSMTC and ABS sign deal
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ABS expands its global presence
Dubai, Johannesburg – ABS announced on July 24 that it has expanded its global presence in Johannesburg, South Africa and formed a new Sales liaison office to support its growing business in the Africa continent. This new office will house the sales and technical members of the Africa team, which will work alongside the regional Middle East office based in Dubai. ABS Africa will be responsible for business development, local sales liaison services and customer support throughout … [Read more...] about ABS expands its global presence
ABS-2 satellite launched successfully
Kourou, French Guiana – ABS has announced that the ABS-2 satellite was successfully launched into space at 18:30 Kourou (9:30pm UTC) on February 6. The satellite was launched on an Ariane ECA launch vehicle from the Guiana Space Center, Europe’s Space port in Kourou. ABS-2 was manufactured by Space Systems/Loral (SSL). The highly sophisticated multi-mission satellite features up to 89 … [Read more...] about ABS-2 satellite launched successfully
ABS names Henry Au-Yeung as Chief Network Officer
Hong Kong - Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) has announced theappointment of Henry Au-Yeung as Chief Network Officer (CNO), a new role for the company. In this new capacity, Au-Yeung will be responsible for network and teleport operations, sale and field engineering as well as value added service operations and R&D. With over 20 years of experience in the telecom sector, Au-Yeung has held many executive positions at PCCW Global including his last post as Senior VP Engineering & … [Read more...] about ABS names Henry Au-Yeung as Chief Network Officer
Asia Broadcast Satellite appoints Felix Damiba as Managing Director of Africa
Hong Kong – Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) has appointed Felix Damiba as the new Managing Director of Africa. Damiba, who was previously the Sales Director at Comtech EF Data, will be responsible for business developments as well as the management of sales and operations for the African market. Tom Choi, Chief Executive Officer of ABS, said, “We are delighted to have Felix join us at ABS. Felix brings more than 30 years of experience in the industry and will demonstrate strong … [Read more...] about Asia Broadcast Satellite appoints Felix Damiba as Managing Director of Africa
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