Imaginet delivers satellite internet to Nueva Vizcaya in the Philippines

Imaginet International announced that its satellite internet project in Kasibu, in the province of Nueva Vizcaya in the Philippines has been successful. The company partnered with the mining company Oceana Gold for the installation of a VSAT system, as well as accompanying networks, to connect Kasibu’s Municipal Hall to the internet.

The Makati-based systems integrator company said that the project had successfully linked 15 computers in the municipal hall to wireless Internet access via satellite, allowing the local government to carry activities more efficiently. The system will also be used by the Kasibu local government unit for disaster preparedness by accessing early warning systems online for possible typhoons or other weather disturbances.

According to Imaginet, the hardware used for the VSAT installation were all provided by Oceana Gold, to help support the local community in its business endeavors as well as provide platforms such as distance learning, in the remote town. Engineers from Imaginet provided technical support as well as maintenance to the sites as part of its Corporate Responsibility Program.

Avanti Communications to deliver Ka Band VSAT services for “Working for Water” programme

Europe-based Avanti Communications announced that it had already completed the first installation of Ka Band VSAT services in South Africa’s “Working for Water” project. The programmed is ran by the Department of Environmental Affairs and seeks to combat invasive alien plants threatening the country’s waterways and biodiversity. The Working for Water programme has already been recognized as one of the most outstanding conservation efforts in the world.

Avanti Communications had been tasked to deliver data connectivity across urban and remote locations of the program. The satellite communications company is utilizing the HYLAS 2 satellite for the program’s research and monitoring components. The remote locations are not easily serviced by fixed terrestrial communications network, so the conservation initiative has turn to satellite communications solutions offered by Avanti, a pioneer in the Ka band technology.

The HYLAS 2 bird services Sub-Saharan Africa, delivering services like internet by satellite and other high speed broadband solutions to complement both mobile and ground networks.

 

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