Cellular Backhaul Service Enables Connectivity in the Amazon
Supports Mobile Operations for a Leading Mobile Services Operator in Colombia
Miami, Florida, Sep 10, 2019 AEST (ABN Newswire) - Speedcast International Limited (
ASX:SDA) (7SC:FRA) (SPPDF:OTCMKTS), the world's most trusted provider of remote communication and IT solutions, today announced that it has won a contract to provide cellular backhaul services to a leading mobile services operator in Colombia that supports the operator's mobile operation in the remote Amazon city of Leticia.
Speedcast's cellular backhaul connectivity solution serves the customer's operations in Leticia, which is located in the country's southernmost tip on the Amazon River. With the cellular backhaul service that has been in operation since June, the first mobile services operator in Colombia can now offer high quality and high availability service to more than 43,000 people in the region of Leticia, allowing an often underserved population to connect via mobile technologies. The expansion of service in Leticia is part of the mobile services operator's larger mission to strengthen and expand its services throughout Colombia and the region.
"Today, connectivity drives development in countries around the world," said Erwan Emilian, EVP, Enterprise & Emerging Markets, Speedcast. "I am proud that we are able to work with this leading mobile services operator to grow its business and bring connectivity to one of the most remote regions in the world. This contract is also representative of Speedcast's continued growth in the Latin America region."
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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