GERMANTOWN, Maryland,
May 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Hughes
Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), the global leader in broadband
satellite networks and services, today announced the deployment of
several HX System broadband satellite networks for Microcom DRC, a
leading service provider in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC),
founded by Leon Ntale, CEO. Microcom
is operating the HX Systems to provide high-speed Internet access,
corporate intranets, and VPN services to customers in DRC and
neighboring countries.
The Hughes solution comprises three HX System network operating
centers (NOCs) and an initial order of HX200 remote terminals.
Microcom, a newly-appointed Hughes integration partner and reseller
in the DRC, is providing applications such as high-speed satellite
Internet access, corporate intranets for the banking industry and
institutional agencies, and integration with WiMax networks for the
mining sector, as well as VPN services. These services are being
offered to organizations in the DRC and in neighboring countries in
West and Central Africa under the
footprint of Intelsat's IS25 satellite.
"As a well-known telecommunications provider in the DRC for more
than 20 years and an ISP for the past 10 years, it was critical for
Microcom to choose a satellite system supplier with impeccable
credentials," said Mr. Ntale. "After a very competitive selection
process, we chose Hughes because they offered the best solution and
support, as well as their own experience as a service
provider."
"Hughes is proud to have been chosen by Microcom for their
important networks in the DRC," said Robert
Feierbach, vice president of International Sales and
Marketing for Hughes. "Our powerful and cost-effective HX
technology enables Microcom to offer high-grade broadband Internet
at an affordable price, and to meet the growing demand for
satellite services in the DRC market, particularly in the strong
mining communications sector."
Microcom currently operates WiMax terrestrial wireless networks
but needed to further extend their reach, and satellite technology
was the only viable solution to cover all of the DRC and the
neighboring countries. Microcom is now able to offer their
customers the latest, leading-edge Hughes HX satellite technology
for Internet and VPN connectivity services, under tailored service
plans with competitive pricing and high service level
commitments.
About Microcom DRC
Founded in 1982, Microcom is the leading Internet access service
provider in the Democratic Republic of
Congo and Congo Brazzaville, with a private satellite
network in twelve cities in DRC. In each city, Internet access is
provided by a WiMax broadband wireless access network designed for
providing high-speed data to Internet users. Microcom is also the
builder of the first African WiMax network with more than 6,000
CPEs installed. For additional information, please visit
http://www.micronet.cd.
About Hughes Network Systems
Hughes Network Systems, LLC (Hughes) is the world's leading
provider of satellite broadband for home and office, delivering
innovative network technologies, managed services, and solutions
for enterprises and governments globally. HughesNet(R) is the #1
high-speed satellite Internet service in the marketplace, with
offerings to suit every budget. To date, Hughes has shipped more
than 2.5 million systems to customers in over 100 countries,
representing over 50 percent market share. Its products employ
global standards approved by the TIA, ETSI and ITU organizations,
including IPoS/DVB-S2, RSM-A, and GMR-1.
Headquartered outside Washington,
D.C., in Germantown,
Maryland, USA, Hughes operates sales and support offices
worldwide, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hughes
Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: HUGH). For more information, please
visit http://www.hughes.com.
Hughes and HughesNet are registered trademarks of Hughes Network
Systems, LLC.
