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Hughes Europe has rolled out a HN System solution for Telefonica Espana that offers satellite-based VoIP rural telecommunications services.

“The rapid implementation of our Hughes satellite-based system network enables Telefonica to provide a high-quality and cost-effective communications service to meet its Universal Service Obligation under Spanish law,” said Christopher Britton, managing director of Hughes Europe. “Customers living in rural and remote areas can, for the first time, have access to all the benefits of broadband communications, such as Internet access, data transmission, Fax Group III and access to emergency services,” said Britton.

According to Hughes:

The rural network installation by Hughes is the latest project in a highly successful 15-year relationship working with the Spanish telecoms giant. For Telefonica Espana, the Hughes solution offered the ideal combination of cost-effective equipment performance, lower operational cost, and minimal implementation risk. And, because of the companies’ long-standing relationship, Telefonica had complete confidence in Hughes’ ability to deliver.

The new communications services are made possible through the installation of a second switching centre interconnecting the rural satellite VoIP network to the national telephony network. These services are available to new customers based in remote/rural areas and to existing customers migrating from the existing TRAC network (Telefonia Rural de Acceso Celular — Rural Telephony with Cellular Access) to the satellite-based VoIP network. The network comprises approximately 8,000 terminals, of which 80 percent are residential, 15 percent public telephony for city councils, and 5 percent for small/medium enterprises.

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Ninetel Telecommunications has a new advanced cellular and internet communications satellite system that was installed by Antenna Technology Communications and SES Newskies. Ninetel’s system carries both home and multinational users who use it for phone and internet traffic.

“Teaming is a vital aspect to any integration project, and even more important when providing critical communications services,” said Gary Hatch, ATCi’s CEO. “This project has been a truly collaborative effort between ATCi, SES & Ninetel to deliver such a high quality communications solution that will ultimately reach over 250 industries and more than 5000 households. It’s truly gratifying to know ATCi’s solutions are playing such an important role in continuing Ninetel’s rapid subscriber line growth.”

According to the companies:

Prior to the installation of the new satellite communications system, the provinces had only 2 operators, (Embratel and Oi), who provided Telephone and Internet. With the installation of the new ATCi system, Ninetel Telecomunicacoes da Amazonia, Ltda will now enter the market as a third option providing point-to-point, Internet, VoIP & telephone connectivity in the 5 North states of Brazil.

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Starting  the day before President McCain – I mean, President Obama gets to take over the reins of our country, U-verse TV customers will receive up to 30 new HD channels at no additional charge as part of their existing HD service subscription, depending on their programming package.

AT&T has just announced additional HD programming with  more than
30 new HD channels and new international programming packages for
Chinese, Polish, Russian, French and European-sports audiences.

With the additions, U-verse TV offers more than 75 HD channels — exceeding the HD channel lineups offered by the major local cable providers in every U-verse market.

The newly added HD channels include several regional sports networks, premium movie channels, and popular national sports, news, women’s, shopping and lifestyle networks. (Refer to the full list of HD channel additions at the end of this release.) HD service is available for $10 a month with any U-verse TV programming package. All U-verse TV packages include HD-ready equipment, and four of the five packages include an HD-ready Total Home DVR. Total Home DVR is being rolled out to all U-verse markets by the end of this year.

U-verse TV is also introducing more HD options on Nov. 10 with a new HD Premium package. Featuring Universal HD, MGM HD and Smithsonian Channel HD, the new tier can be added to an HD service subscription for an additional $5 a month. More channels will be added to the HD Premium package in the future.

AT&T is also expanding the ethnic programming available on U-verse TV with several new packages for its diverse customer base including:
 
·         Mandarin Package, featuring CCTV-4, CTI-Zhong Tian Channel, Phoenix InfoNews and Phoenix North American Chinese Channel, for $35 a month. CTI-Zhong Tian Channel can be ordered a la carte for $12 a month, and CCTV-4, Phoenix InfoNews and Phoenix North American Chinese Channel are available a la carte for $10 a month.
·         Polish Package, featuring TV Polonia and TVP Info, for $25 a month. TV Polonia can be ordered a la carte for $20 a month.
·         Russian Package, featuring RTR Planeta and Channel One Russia, for $25 a month. Each channel is available a la carte for $15 a month.
·         TV5MONDE, featuring programs from France, Belgium, Switzerland, Canada and Quebec, for $10 a month.
·         Setanta Sports, featuring exclusively live European and international soccer, rugby and other sports, for $15 a month.

The new international packages are available starting Nov. 10 and can be added to any U-verse TV core programming package.

As part of this month’s expansion, U-verse TV customers also gain access to several new standard definition channels: The Outdoor Channel, NASA TV and, as part of Paquete Español, WAPA America and V-me. Paquete Español features 24 Spanish-language channels for $10 a month with any U-verse TV core programming package.

THE FOLLOWING HD CHANNELS ARE BEING ADDED TO THE AT&T U-VERSE TV LINEUP:
 

@Max HD
5StarMax HD
ActionMax HD
Comcast SportsNet Chicago HD
Comcast SportsNet New England HD
Encore HD
Fox Business Network HD
Fox News Channel HD
FSN Detroit HD
FSN Florida HD
FSN Midwest (Kansas City) HD
FSN Midwest (St. Louis) HD
FSN Ohio (Cincinnati) HD
FSN Ohio (Cleveland) HD
FSN Prime Ticket HD
FSN South HD
FSN Southwest (Dallas) HD
FSN Southwest (Houston) HD
FX Network HD
FX Network HD – West
Hallmark Movie Channel HD
HBO Latino HD
HBO Signature HD
HBO Zone HD
HBO2 West HD
Lifetime Television HD
Lifetime Television HD – West
MoreMax HD
Outdoor Channel HD
OuterMax HD
Planet Green HD
QVC HD
Showtime 2 HD
Showtime Extreme HD
Showtime Showcase HD
Speed HD
SportsSouth HD
SportsTime Ohio HD
Starz Comedy HD
Starz Edge HD
Sun Sports HD
The Travel Channel HD
ThrillerMax HD
TMC Xtra HD
Weather Channel HD
Wmax HD

Photo courtesy of AT&T

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Deltathree to Power Intelsat’s Mobile VoIP Services

NEW YORK, May 14 / – deltathree, Inc., a leading provider of SIP-based Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) solutions for service providers and consumers worldwide, today announced that it has been selected to power the mobile VoIP services of Intelsat, the leading provider of global satellite communications. Intelsat supplies voice, data and video connectivity in over 200 countries and territories worldwide to customers that include leading telecommunications companies, multinational corporations, Internet service providers, media broadcasters and government/military organizations. Through deltathree’s comprehensive VoIP network, Intelsat’s clients will be able to make high quality calls on-the-go. Intelsat will introduce VoIP services as a part of its bundled mobile services offer.
For over a decade deltathree has been recognized as a global innovator of VoIP products, applications and infrastructure. deltathree’s VoIP service will provide Intelsat’s customers with such features as virtual phone numbers (DIDs), web interface, voicemail, call forwarding, e911 service that allows customers the ability to change their service address themselves and more. Additionally, deltathree will provide Intelsat with its advanced applications such as the Customer Service Interface (CSI) to manage customer accounts and Online Analytical Tool (OLAP) to analyze customer trends.

"We are thrilled to have been chosen to partner with the world’s leading satellite provider," stated Sagi Schiller, deltathree’s Vice President of Sales. "deltathree looks forward to powering Intelsat’s mobile VoIP services with its robust VoIP network, and helping enhance the value of Intelsat’s convenient bundled offer. Our strategic partnership furthers the vision of VoIP as a key added value to core businesses, heightening not only cost effectiveness and convenience, but necessary innovation to remain a top market competitor."

deltathree will be exhibiting in booth C133 at Intelsat’s Global Telecommunications Meeting (GTM), taking place in Washington, D.C. from May 21 to May 24. Gary Coben, deltathree’s Director, Hosted Consumer VoIP, and Hillel Antonov, deltathree’s Vice President of Information Technology, will be speaking on the GTM panel session entitled "Contingency Planning for a Modern World", which is scheduled for May 23 from 10:15 to 11:15 am EDT.

To schedule an appointment with Mr. Coben or Mr. Antonov at GTM 2007, please visit http://www.deltathree.com/events.aspx.

For more information about Intelsat’s GTM conference, please visit: http://www.intelsat.com/gtm2007/home.asp