O3b Networks Ltd. is deploying a new global communications infrastructure to provide high-speed, low-cost Internet connectivity to emerging markets in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America.
Backed with operational and financial support from Google, Liberty Global and HSBC Principal Investments, the new system will reduce bandwidth costs for Internet service providers and telecommunications operators, enabling cost-effective voice and broadband services at speeds equivalent to fiber technology.
Most developed nations, particularly in the northern hemisphere, are well served by an extensive fiber network. Unfortunately the deployment of an extensive fiber network in many developing markets is not yet commercially viable, let alone practical.
O3b Networks plan to offer fiber performance over satellite, at prices comparable to normal fiber. Customers will directly connect to core networks and 3G Cellular or WiMAX towers, the O3b Networks says the system will completely change the economics of telecommunications infrastructure in new communications service markets.
Demand, commercial and social benefits are directly demonstrated by the rapid growth of telecommunications services in emerging markets. O3b Networks will target markets where the deployment of high-capacity bandwidth is restricted due to political, geographic or economic barriers. The Company’s low-latency, low-cost 3G cellular backhaul and Internet backhaul services will allow telecom operators and ISPs to start offering more affordable, high-speed Internet access services – effectively bridging the digital divide between emerging and developed markets .
Technical and operational development is well underway. Initial production has begun and starts with a constellation of 16 satellites. 2300 transponders will deliver a low-latency backhaul at speeds reaching 10 gigabits per second. Service activation is planned for late 2010. The system is scalable and allows to increase capacity with additional satellites and therefore meet growing demand.
Fiber! Sweet! Hope it will be available shortly so I can finally play a decent game without high pings
This would be so cool, I can imagine playing online games in the bus while going on holiday…
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