NovelSat’s 3G-Sat Modulation Solution NS3™ is the First to Make Satellite Data Broadcasting Possible at Fibre Level Costs

SES and Satellite Mediaport Services Successfully Conducted Live Trial of NovelSat’s 3G-Sat NS3™ Modulation Solution with Historic Results

Independent live testing of NovelSat’s 3G-Sat modulation technology, NS3™ has shown that, for the first time, broadcasting data via satellite can be accomplished at fibre level costs. The testing was conducted in collaboration with the leading satellite company SES (Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG) and Satellite Mediaport Services (SMS) of Rugby UK, a leading data services provider teleport. By combining NS3’s™ ability to increase data rates over DVB-S2’s capabilities with the inherent low costs of an inclined orbit space segment, broadcasting data via satellite at fibre level broadcasting costs is now possible.

NS3™ testing was conducted over three different types of SES satellites:

• The NSS-703 inclined orbit satellite tests showed a 61% data rate increase on a 72 MHz transponder, which, for the first time, make fibre level broadcasting costs possible.
• The NSS-5 power limited satellite tests showed up to 49% higher data rate over the current satellite space segment utilisation. NovelSat’s NS3™enabled NS1000 modulator and NS2000 demodulator allowed ‘Satellite Mediaport Services’ teleport to move into a higher constellation than it was capable of when using top of the line DVB-S2 devices.
• The NSS-10 satellite saw similar results as the NSS-5 satellite when NS3™ devices were enabled. NS3™ again allowed the teleport to move to a higher constellation and provide up to 55% higher data rate over current satellite space segment utilisation, which uses top of the line DVB-S2 devices.

“SES is committed to the constant search for the best innovations to technology so that we may continue to serve our customers with the highest possible level of service," said Simon Gatty Saunt, VP Sales Europe & Central Asia of SES. “Novelsat’s NS3™ satellite modulation technology definitively falls into that category by bringing fibre level costs to satellite broadcasting for the first time, while retaining the inherent value of satellite communications.”

“For our customers this is a dream come true. For the first time in our industry we are able to offer data services over satellite for a lower rate than fibre, which will revolutionise communication cost from Europe to emerging markets.” said Mr. Golod, CEO and founder of Satellite Mediaport Services.

“This testing shows that when NS3™ is utilised by key players in the industry amazing results are possible,” said Itzik Wulkan, CEO of Novelsat. “By working alongside SES and SMS, NovelSat’s and NS3’s™ history of defying what is thought to be impossible continues, first by NS3™ outperforming DVB-S2 and now by making satellite accessible at fibre level costs.”

About SES:

SES is a world-leading satellite operator with a fleet of 49 geostationary satellites. The company provides satellite communications services to broadcasters, content and internet service providers, mobile and fixed network operators and business and governmental organisations worldwide.

SES stands for long-lasting business relationships, high-quality service and excellence in the broadcasting industry. The culturally diverse regional teams of SES are located around the globe and work closely with customers to meet their specific satellite bandwidth and service requirements.

SES (Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG) holds participations in Ciel in Canada and QuetzSat in Mexico, as well as a strategic participation in satellite infrastructure start-up O3b Networks. Further information under: www.ses.com .

About SMS:

SMS  based in Rugby, U.K., is a leading provider of satellite communications infrastructure and ground segment interconnectivity services through its state-of-the-art teleport facilities. Please visit www.sms-teleport.com

About NOVELSAT:

NovelSat is a high-end manufacturer of the world’s most innovative, 3G-Sat ground equipment for satellite transmission, NS3™. Its robust, versatile, and elite product family for the satellite industry includes world’s highest quality Modulators, Demodulators, Modems and ASIC. Please visit www.novelsat.com .

Contact:

Media:
NovelSat:
Kim Smith/Dave Wedderburn
éclat Marketing
Tel: +44 1276 486 000
Email: novelsat@eclat.co.uk
or
SES:
Markus Payer
Market Communication & PR
Tel. +352 710 725 500
Markus.Payer@ses.com