Improved Connectivity Will Support Growing Tourism to the Remote Islands
and PuntoNet Connect Galápagos Islands
Sydney, Jan 22, 2019 AEST (ABN Newswire) - Speedcast International Limited (
ASX:SDA) (SPPDF:OTCMKTS), the world's most trusted provider of remote communication and IT solutions, today announced that it is working with PuntoNet, an Ecuadorian telecommunications company, to provide the Galápagos Islands with improved connectivity services. PuntoNet is a long-time Speedcast partner for connectivity services throughout Ecuador.
The Galápagos Islands have long faced connectivity issues due to their remote location approximately 1,000 km offshore the Ecuadorian coast. However, due to its incredible diversity in plant and wildlife, the Galápagos Islands have seen a rise in tourism over the past few years, especially from the cruise industry.
Speedcast will now enable PuntoNet to provide the Galápagos Islands with up to 1.2 Gbps of bandwidth. The lower latencies from the MEO (Medium Earth Orbit) network will allow for improved video, VoIP, VPN, streaming and data services on the islands.
"This service is the perfect solution for the Galápagos Islands, which are seeing an increase in tourism and a need for greater bandwidth each year," said Erwan Emilian, EVP Enterprise & Emerging Markets, Speedcast. ".. We're proud to expand our relationship with PuntoNet to bring connectivity services throughout Ecuador."
"We've been fortunate to build a relationship and partner with Speedcast for the past 18 years," said PuntoNet President Enrique Quiroz. "We're looking forward to many more years of partnership and innovation, thanks to this new venture in the Galápagos."
About Speedcast International Ltd
Speedcast International Ltd (ASX:SDA) is the world's most trusted communications and IT services provider, delivering critical communications solutions to the Maritime, Energy, Mining, Media, Telecom, Cruise, NGO, Government, and Enterprise sectors. With more satellite capacity than any other provider, Speedcast enables faster, seamless pole-to-pole coverage from a global hybrid satellite, fiber, cellular, microwave, MPLS, and IP transport network with direct access to public cloud platforms. The company also integrates differentiated technology offerings that provide smarter ways to communicate and distribute content, manage network and remote operations, protect and secure investments, and improve the crew and guest experience. With a passionate customer focus and a strong safety culture, Speedcast serves more than 3,200 customers in over 140 countries. Learn more at www.speedcast.com.
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