NewSat Limited (ASX:NWT) Contender For World Teleport Awards For Excellence

Melbourne, Mar 3, 2010 AEST (ABN Newswire) - Australia's leading independent satellite communications company, NewSat Limited (ASX:NWT) (OTC:NWTLY) wishes to advise the market that it has been announced as a finalist of the World Teleport awards for excellence.

NewSat has been nominated in the Independent Teleport Operator of the Year category along with two US, one French and one Israeli company.

The winners will be announced on 16 March 2010 in Washington.

World Teleport Association Executive Director, Robert Bell said: "Despite the challenging economy, the teleport industry has remained robust. The finalists for WTA's Teleport Awards have proven their dedication to providing the highest level of service and staying ahead of customer needs with innovative applications and technologies. It's a testament to the ingenuity of the leaders who have made this industry successful."

NewSat CEO Adrian Ballintine said this is a major validation of NewSat's business model and current operations.

"This is particularly pleasing given that we are now receiving global recognition. We have already signaled out intention to vigorously pursue opportunities under Australia's National Broadband Network roll out and this nomination speaks volumes for our capability and integrity of our service delivery," Mr Ballintine said.

Please refer to the below link for the full announcement:

http://www.worldteleport.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=508

Contact

Michael Twomey Stakeholder Relations & Corporate Communications NewSat Limited Mob: +61-439-405-676 Email: Michael.twomey@newsat.com