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The deal marks Data Access' foray into the international IPLC business
between India and Europe. The alliance will significantly boost
Data Access' current capacity of 1024 Mbps on C & KU band to 1200
Mbps. Data Access will utilize capacity on multiple Intelsat transponders
on the 704 satellite located at 66° E in geostationary orbit. Connectivity
will be established from Data Access' Network Operating Centre (NOC)
in Delhi to Intelsat's teleport in Fuchsstadt, Germany, via satellite.
Traffic will be routed from Germany on fiber backhaul to Intelsat's
London Point of Presence (PoP) to connect with Data Access' London
PoP.
The founder and MD of Data Aceess Siddhartha Ray has been quoted
in an official release saying, "We are glad to be working with Intelsat
and look forward to a constructive and long-term relationship. The
market potential of switched IPLC business in this sector is getting
stronger with current volumes reaching 18 million minutes per year
and estimated to go up to 90 million minutes per year by the end
of 2006. Our existing world-class ILD infrastructure coupled with
additional satellite capacity will further widen our horizons to
enter other lucrative business segments."
With a unique 'hybrid' IP based network and a dedicated lean management
team Data Access has set itself the goal of being the first global
telecom player from the country. This year, it has become the first-ever
Indian telecom company to be nominated for the prestigious 'World
Communication Awards' under the 'Best Regional Carrier category,
rubbing shoulders with fellow nominees Sing Tel, Belgacom, COLT
Telecom and Easy Net. The company has rapidly expanded beyond our
shores to developed and emerging markets such as the US, UK and
Sri Lanka.
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