SD Government, the global satellite connectivity solutions provider, has ratified an agreement with ABS, a global satellite operator, to enhance and strengthen the SD Government global network.
The addition of the ABS-3A satellite to the SD Government Southbury, Connecticut teleport services bolsters its reach throughout the Americas, Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East to provide more resilient and robust connectivity solutions through its terrestrial fiber pathways.
Data transmission
A 14.2M antenna delivering C-band services and a 9M antenna, providing Ku-band services, have been allocated
A 14.2M antenna delivering C-band services and a 9M antenna, providing Ku-band services, have been allocated to support the new partnership.
As demand for data transmission increases globally the agreement focuses on providing multiple service options and strengthened satellite connectivity to deliver increased amounts of data, video, mobility, and government applications between the U.S. and international markets.
Mission communication systems
“Connecting with ABS-3A gives us augmented access to additional international markets from our east coast ground station to support a wider variety of data, content contribution, broadcast and distribution video services,” says Director of Teleport Services, Chris Faletra.
“Our mission is to enable partners and customers to effectively maximise the capabilities of space-based assets to optimise essential mission communication systems and ensure on-time and seamless operations, no matter how complex. This new agreement with ABS ensures we continue to do that.”
ABSPlus programme
SD Government will participate in the ABSPlus programme, which aggregates teleport infrastructures
SD Government will participate in the ABSPlus programme, which aggregates teleport infrastructures from around the world to seamlessly integrate ground networks with satellites globally.
“As an ABSPlus participant, we will supplement an already impressive set of high-standard technology companies in the ABSPlus family, and plan to add value to the collective efficiency and reliability of network delivery. We are extremely excited to be part of such a powerful offering,” adds Faletra.
ABS-3A offerings
“Our collaboration with SD Government on ABS-3A reinforces our presence in the U.S. market and brings optimal C and Ku-bandwidth and services to enhance and accelerate new business opportunities in this market and other regions,” commented Jim Frownfelter, Chairman and CEO of ABS.
"ABS-3A offers prime C-and Ku-band payload capacity to support fast-growing data and video markets with comprehensive coverage in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa."
Satellite-based connectivity
“Through our ABSPlus services, SD Government will further expand its infrastructure, services, and efficiencies on the ABSPlus platforms. This new relationship strengthens our commitment to excellence, global reach, and flexibility through additional satellite-based connectivity options for our customers.”
The announcement follows hard on the heels of the SD Government being named 2020 Independent Teleport Operator of the Year by the World Teleport Association at the 25th annual awards held in March 2020.
SD communications network
SD Government will support more satellite constellation providers than any other terrestrial network
It also complements an ambitious expansion plan currently in process at SD Government’s Tier 4 WTA-certified teleports in Southbury, CT. and Santa Paula, CA.
On completion, the SD Government will support more satellite constellation providers than any other terrestrial network. The latest SD Government investment also supports the full SD communications network.
SD Data Centre
As part of the Satcom Direct family of companies, SD Government works closely with the SD Data Centre providing one of the industry’s pioneering cybersecurity services.
The SD Data Centre in Melbourne, FL. allows customers to use the teleports as a bridge for both legacy and new networks through its in-house data center services. Access to its cloud services or any of the numerous cloud service providers is also available.
