AMSTERDAM, Sept. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- HISPASAT, the
Spanish satellite communications operator, and hiSky Ltd, a leader
in affordable satellite-based voice and data communications, signed
a cooperation agreement during the IBC 2017 trade show in
Amsterdam to provide affordable,
low-capacity voice, data MSS and IoT (Internet of Things) services
in Spain, Portugal, Latin
America, and North Africa
by using the Ka band of HISPASAT satellites and a new satellite
terminal developed by hiSky.
The operations will begin with a pilot phase in which both
companies will test and evaluate the Smartellite™ terminal in
combination with the HISPASAT Ka band satellites. After this first
phase, HISPASAT and hiSky will together provide low bit rate
services in remote areas for various applications (the maritime
sector, connected cars, trains, the energy sector or the
agricultural sector), using the Smartellite™ solution, patented by
hiSky, and its compact portable device for the IoT, based on
phased-array technology.
It is expected that the service provided by the HISPASAT
satellites using hiSky technology will be available in 2018 at
prices significantly lower than current market offer, thus offering
a very appealing alternative in the voice and data MSS market, and
especially for the growing IoT market.
The small, lightweight and portable hiSky Smartellite™ terminal
uses HISPASAT's Ka band High Throughput Satellites (HTS) to offer
communication services with outstanding features. Upon turning on
the device, it uses its built-in antenna with electronic pointing
to automatically locate the satellite in milliseconds. The
integrated modem is designed for low and medium speeds and includes
management tools that are very easy to use. The user connects
automatically to the hiSky network through a secured
connection.
According to Ignacio Sanchis,
Business Director at HISPASAT: "We are very pleased to work with
hiSky on such an innovative solution that opens up new market
opportunities for our Ka satellite fleet This agreement is in line
with our strategy to continue to innovate and develop new
technologies that simplify access to satellite services. hiSky's
Smartellite terminal and HISPASAT's Ka-band capacity will enable us
to develop new, very promising vertical markets, such as the IoT
and connected cars".
Furthermore, Shahar Kravitz, CEO
of hiSky, stated that: "We are proud to collaborate with one of the
world's leading satellite companies to provide these unique
services. HISPASAT's reliable satellites and their powerful
coverage, along with hiSky's cutting-edge technology, will provide
the market with long-term, affordable and secure services. This
agreement will generate profitable growth for both companies and
will lead the way to new markets and different applications. hiSky
sees HISPASAT as a long-term strategic partner and is proud to
jointly announce the first MSS and IoT services based on
phased-array technology."
About HISPASAT
HISPASAT is comprised of companies
that have a presence in Spain as
well as in Latin America, where
its Brazilian affiliate HISPAMAR is based. HISPASAT is a world
leader in the distribution and broadcasting of Spanish and
Portuguese content, and its satellite fleet is used by important
direct-to-home television (DTH) and high-definition television
(HDTV) digital platforms. HISPASAT also provides satellite
broadband services and other added value solutions to governments,
corporations and telecommunication operators in America,
Europe and North Africa. HISPASAT is one of the world's
largest companies in its sector in terms of revenue, and the main
communications bridge between Europe and the Americas.
www.hispasat.com
About hiSky
hiSky brings innovative technology to the
field of voice and data satellite communications, offering mobile
connectivity that is affordable, portable, and easy to use. hiSky's
Smartellite makes satellite communication accessible, even in the
most remote and extreme locations, on land, at sea or in the air.
www.hiskysat.com
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