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Satellite Broadband Internet in Iraq and Afghanistan for U.S. Troops
Relevance Score: 3.549 2009-06-28 22:04:20
WARSAW, Poland, Jan. 22 /Reuters/ -- TS2 Satellite Technologies' network in Iraq and Afghanistan has over 15,000 military users of local broadband satellite connections. "We were among the first telecommunications operators in the satellite technology in the territory of Iraq and Afghanistan, and as such we have enjoyed a successful cooperation with the U.S. Army for several years now," says Marcin Frackiewicz, CEO of the TS2 Satellite Technologies. TS2 Satellite Technologies offers two-way high-speed Internet access with no phone lines, no cable and no dial-up modem. It's always on, available virtually anywhere, and affordable. The laptop or Wi-Fi network can receive Internet signal through a special satellite VSAT modem, which was usually set up in a building or tent when deployed. The one VSAT access point provides the following services for soldiers: -- Broadband access to the Internet (WWW, E-mail, FTP etc.) -- Data transfer to many other users simultaneously -- Telephone connections including VoIP, IP phone -- Video-conference connections Advantages of the system: -- Short set-up time -- Fast and easy upgrades -- Possibility of guaranteed CIR -- Transmission in almost all weather conditions The communication among the bases is possible thanks to the simultaneous lease of bands on the Intelsat 10-02, Intelsat 901 and Eutelsat W6 satellites whose coverage enables configuration of connections between any place in Europe, Middle East and Southwest Asia. TS2's satellite military networks are located in Al Taqaddum Air Base, Bahgram AF, Balad Base, Baquba Airfield, Brassfield-Mora, Cob Adder, Cob Speicher, Camp Al Asad Airbase, Camp Bucca Basra City, Camp Buehring, Camp Charlie Basra, Camp Eggers, Camp Fallujah, Camp Grizzly, Camp Korean Village, Camp Liberty, Camp Mejid, Camp Ramadi, Camp Slayer, Camp Stryker, Camp Taji, Camp Victory, Fob Bagram, Fob Brassfield Mora, Fob Delta Al Kut, Fob Diamondback, Fob Falcon, Fob Garryowen, Fob Gardez, Fob Ghazni, Fob Kalagush, Fob Kandahar, Fob Lagman, Fob Mchenry, Fob Marez, Fob Normandy, Fob Rustamiyah, Fob Summerall, Fob Sykes, Fob Salerno, Fob Torkham, Fob Warhorse, Fob Warrior, Herat RTC, Jallahabad Air Base, Kabul Airport, Kabul Camp Eggers, Kandahar Air Base, Lsa Anaconda Balad, Q-West Base Complex and Tallil Ab Lsa Adder. Especially for U.S. Military Personnel, Contracting Officers and DoD Contractors, TS2 delivers satellite equipment to most of all military addresses in Afghanistan, Iraq and the Middle East, within maximum of 7 days. Supported military locations in Iraq - http://www.ts2.pl/en/Internet-in-Iraq-for-US-Army-Soldiers Supported military locations in Afghanistan - http://www.ts2.pl/en/Internet-in-Afghanistan-for-US-Army-Soldiers Contact: Piotr Kubiak and Michal Skrok TS2 Satellite Technologies phone +48 22 630 70 70 fax +48 22 630 70 71 http://www.ts2.pl
US soldiers in Afghanistan and Iraq offered Internet service
Relevance Score: 3.285 2010-02-07 13:11:40
Soldiers serving in Afghanistan and Iraq are being offered an Internet service primarily aimed at companies in Asia. The new service offers high-speed Internet access with out the need for phone lines, cable or dial-up modem. TS2 Satellite Technologies company is using satellites to power their Internet service. For soldiers deployed to the war zones this service can allow for communications back home. Many of the soldiers arrive in Afghanistan and Iraq with their own lap top hoping to stay in contact with loved ones. The troops can connect with the service when they are in their barracks. Not everyone though in the service is just using the Internet to stay close with family some are using it to blog and stay in touch with their business associates in the US. Having that connect with family and those at home have upped the morale of the troops.
Satellite Internet for Military Customers in Somalia
Relevance Score: 2.940 2010-01-07 17:17:00
TS2 Satellite Technologies company is introducing new satellite link products to the Defense Market in Somalia. The most popular satellite service in Somalia is a broadband two-way satellite transfer system (VSAT), which provides quality access to the internet in even the least accessible areas. It not only provides an internet connection but also a wide range of additional services. 'We provide secure and encrypted satellite connections particularly for the military sector, for any military units, literally in any part of the world, on the national firing ground and during all international trainings.' - said Marcin Frąckiewicz, CEO of TS2. He also added: 'We have mobile and stationary solutions dedicated to work in difficult conditions'. TS2 provides in Somalia following services: two way internet broadband access, VSAT Private Network, broadcasting services, SCPC/SCPC, SCPC/DVB, MESH services, STAR/DAMA, VSAT Mini Hub Solution, VNO and many more. TS2 provides in Somalia also new mobile services. BGAN deliver seamless network coverage across most of the world's landmass. Users are able to get broadband wherever they go, not just in major cities or airports. BGAN is currently accessible in Somalia, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, North and South America. http://www.ts2.pl/en/Satellite-Internet/Somalia
Camp Leatherneck in Afghanistan
Relevance Score: 2.933 2009-05-07 01:16:24
TS2 was among the first telecommunications operators in the satellite technology field on the territory of Iraq and Afghanistan and as such we have enjoyed a successful cooperation with US Troops, DoD Contractors, Contracting Officers and Civilians from Camp Leatherneck in Afghanistan. Satellite Broadband for Camp Leatherneck in Afghanistan TS2's satellite products iDirect Evolution (Intelsat), LinkStar (NSS6), iDirect Infinity (Intelsat) and Inmarsat personal service (Inmarsat BGAN) are available in all US bases, including location of Camp Leatherneck in Afghanistan. This broadband service offer two-way high-speed internet access with no phone lines, no cable, no dial-up modem. It's always online, available virtually anywhere, and affordable. Your computer or wireless / wired network can receive internet signal, through a special satellite VSAT modem which was usually set up in a building or tent when deployed. This type of Internet connection you can share with other soldiers from Camp Leatherneck in Afghanistan. It is an ideal solution, if you want to start Internet cafe / cybercafe in your new location. Most soldiers deploy with a laptop in hand and a hookup to the Internet in their barracks. This is especially important for the many who are married, and have young children. The Internet access has resulted in major morale improvements. Troops no longer feel cut off from home. Not all the Internet connectivity is just for staying in touch with the folks back home. The troops from Camp Leatherneck in Afghanistan use the Internet a lot for professional tasks, and not all of them are official business. Some troops blog, and many other stay in touch with military friends and associates in other parts of the world. The Internet has made possible many online communities composed of military professionals.
TS2 Satellite Communication for Military Users in Yemen
Relevance Score: 2.525 2010-01-03 20:16:21
TS2 satellite communication services are used in locations where terrestrial Internet andvoice access is not available and when on move frequently. The communication via satellite is available worldwide, including territory of Yemen. The most popular satellite service in Yemen is a broadband two-way satellite transfer system (VSAT), which provides quality access to the internet in even the least accessible areas. It not only provides an internet connection but also a wide range of additional services. It is an ideal solution, if you want to start personal communication or local network in your new location. TS2 provides in Yemen following services: two way internet broadband access, VSAT Private Network, broadcasting services, SCPC/SCPC, SCPC/DVB, MESH services, STAR/DAMA, VSAT Mini Hub Solution, VNO and many more. TS2 provides in Yemen new mobile services. BGAN deliver seamless network coverage across most of the world's landmass. Users are able to get broadband wherever they go, not just in major cities or airports. BGAN is currently accessible in Yemen, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, North and South America. TS2 provides also voice commnication in Yemen via global Iridium network. Iridium is the only provider of truly global satellite voice and data communications solutions with complete coverage of the entire Earth. Featuring handheld phones weighing less than 270g, global coverage is provided by 66 low-earth-orbiting satellites, which allows users to make and receive calls virtually anywhere in the world, all you need is a clear line of site to the sky. Iridium 9555 is the latest evolution in our rugged and reliable satellite phones – and it works everywhere. Without exception, also in Yemen. TS2 Satellite Technologies
High-Speed Satellite Internet Access for U.S. Troops in Afghanistan and Iraq
Relevance Score: 2.434 2009-12-08 14:15:10
Hughes Network Systems, a major player in broadband satellite networks and services, reportedly has expanded the provision of high-speed satellite Internet access for U.S. troops deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan. "Hughes is proud to provide high-speed Internet service to our troops in Afghanistan and Iraq, reinforcing the military's Morale, Welfare & Recreation [MWR] efforts in the region," said Rick Lober, vice president and general manager of Hughes Defense and Intelligence Systems Division, in the release. Lober said staying connected with spouses, children, extended family, and friends is essential for the troops' morale, especially as they often are deployed overseas for a year or more. "Hughes has been providing broadband satellite terminals throughout the region since 2003, and the additional bandwidth and resources from our new Dubai-based hub now enables us to connect even more men and women of the military with their loved ones at home while they serve our country overseas," said Payam Herischi, senior director of Hughes Global Services. The high-speed satellite Internet service is available at U.S. military bases in Afghanistan, Iraq and Kuwait, with local installation and logistics support provided by partner companies in the region.
Internet Service Provider for US Army in Afghanistan and Iraq
Relevance Score: 2.412 2009-06-26 11:38:56
Since the military provides just 6 to 12 computers for every 1,000 or so troops, time limits of 10 to 15 minutes per day are often enforced at Morale Welfare Recreation Cafés (the complicated name for military internet cafés). Anyone who sorts through spam, reads forwarded articles and jokes, then tries to respond to “real” email knows 15 minutes isn't enough. Josh Hines, a soldier from Conway who recently returned from Iraq , confirmed that the Army lacks internet services and lamented the scarcity of entertainment options. It should come as no surprise, then, that some enterprising military personnel have engineered an alternative. TS2, the common term for troop-owned ISPs, have sprung to life on almost every base around Iraq. A typical TS2 network is built and maintained by one or two soldiers and can provide nearly 24-hour internet access (until the region is stabilized and electrical lines can be installed, generators must occasionally be powered down for maintenance). Most TS2 networks are small, serving between 20 and 30 troops, but ISPs serving as many as 300 are known to exist. In a country wracked by war, where even the capital city receives only intermittent electricity, where people's lives are in constant peril, and where even basic necessities are scarce, this is no small victory. A TS2's key elements are satellite service from an international provider, a satellite dish to send and receive data, and a central location inside a base where network hardware is safe from attack. Like an internet-age Frankenstein, a TS2's hardware must be purchased from an international source, shipped in, then cobbled together by military personnel, many of whom have little previous experience running a network. Source: TS2 Satellite Technologies
Embassy CyberSpy
Relevance Score: 2.341 2009-05-27 11:44:55
The discovery of GhostNet, the cyber spying network that spanned across 103, countries was a threshold event in the new age of cyber warfare and espionage. Can you even imagine if something like this would happen to a physical spy network where real human spies are involved? With all the investigations, work and publicity, we still do not have any idea of how significant the damage is from this new age spying. We do know that GhostNet clearly shows just how unprepared many are to defend their secrets. Foreign embassies located in the United States are considered sovereign property and part of the country they represent. That makes the servers and computers that were housed and used inside those foreign embassies also property of that government. The hacking and attacks against those computer assets could be considered to be hostile acts against the government itself. But consider this, the Internet communications cables that connect the embassies housed inside the United States are our property. Is it a U.S. crime to use those cables to steal information, electronically look and listen in via a web cam and computer microphone? The question everyone has to answer is -- where did the crime of espionage actually occur? The internet has blurred borders and questions of jurisdiction have been around as long as the Internet itself. Given the implications of cyber spying -- lawmakers need to figure this one out and quick.
New wireless internet services offered to Bamberg Soldiers
Relevance Score: 2.334 2010-01-21 14:42:20
Soldiers throughout the world are beginning to enjoy a new wireless Internet service, and Soldiers at U.S. Army Garrison Bamberg will be no exception. Through the Army Recreation Machine Program, the Family Morale and Welfare Recreation Command is providing Soldiers with a unique Wi-Fi service. The project has been developing stateside for almost two years, but it's only just branched out to overseas installations. The project, which began at Fort Benning and Fort Gordon in 2007, was designed to give Soldiers an Internet service that was not only affordable, but flexible. The provider gives customers a chance to subscribe by the hour, week, or month, allowing Soldiers to work around training or deployments. For those who are changing duty stations they need not worry about setting up a new account. Once an account is made, it can be used at any facility worldwide, as long as they have this wireless infrastructure. This wireless network is not only giving Soldiers Internet access, but it's giving them better quality. On Warner Barracks, the contractors are focusing on empty barracks; their goal is to have them prepared for redeploying Soldiers. After all the barracks are completed, recreation centers will be next in line to get connected. The Birchview Lanes Bowling Center is already enjoying this service, but the Community Activity Center, Moonlight Cabin, and Freedom Fitness Center will soon follow. The Library is also scheduled to receive this Wi-Fi service from Aptilo Networks, but no account will be needed for access at this location. The Community Activity Center already provides free Wi-Fi paid for by MWR.
New Satellite Services for US Military in Afghanistan and Iraq
Relevance Score: 2.303 2010-01-07 12:12:40
TS2 Satellite Technologies was among the first telecommunications operators in the satellite technology field on the territory of Iraq and Afghanistan, and as such we have enjoyed a successful cooperation with the US Department of Defense and individual soldiers from several years. iDirect is the industry leader in satellite-based broadband access solutions delivering all the benefits of high speed IP networking beyond the constraints of traditional landline networks. Developed specifically to meet the communication needs of satellite customers, iDirect powered networks deliver the speed, performance and flexibility to fulfill the most demanding requirements of today's end users - anywhere. The one iDirect Infinity system provides following services: * Broadband access to the internet (www, e-mail, ftp etc.) * Data transfer * Access to application programs * Telephone connections including VoIP, IP phone * Video-conference connections * The transfer of data, or image to many other users simultaneously Advantages of the system: * Short set-up time, (1-2 weeks for a system) * Fast and easy upgrades * Possibility of guaranteed CIR * Transmission in almost all weather conditions * Cheap and quick delivery of equipment to Iraq and Afghanistan (5-7 days) The Internet connection can be shared with other soldiers via wireless or wired network. Most soldiers deploy with a laptop in hand and a hookup to the Internet in their barracks. This is especially important for the many who are married, and have young children. The Internet access has resulted in major morale improvements. Troops no longer feel cut off from home. TS2 provides in the Middle East & North African region following services: two way internet broadband access, VSAT Private Network, broadcasting services, SCPC/SCPC, SCPC/DVB, MESH services, STAR/DAMA, VSAT Mini Hub Solution, VNO and many more...