Thuraya to launch post-paid mobile satellite services in Libya

Major customers in Libya will now be able to enjoy Thuraya's post-paid mobile satellite handheld services. This comes after the signing of a commercial agreement between the mobile satellite operator and Al Jeel Al Jadeed, a firm specialised in satellite communications.

Furthermore, Al Jeel Al Jadeed, which is a subsidiary to Libya Post Telecom and Information Technology Company (LPTIC) that replaces old General Post and Telecommunications Company (GPTC), has been assigned as a distributor of Thuraya IP and Marine services which will be promoted to vertical markets in Libya. Al Jeel Al Jadeed will be focusing on targeting large corporate organisations which form the main customer base of satellite-based communications services.

"With Thuraya going more towards vertical markets, it makes a lot of sense to gear business offerings towards service models appropriate for corporate users, and the post-paid satellite handheld service is a prime example of that direction. Post-paid services ensure customers credit availability as opposed to pre-paid services whereby customers have to observe their credit limits," said Thuraya's Chief Technology Officer, Mr. Ali Al Mazrooei.

He also added that both Thuraya IP and Marine are compact and user-friendly solutions that will be rolled out rapidly through the distribution network of Al Jeel Al Jadeed.

On a similar note, Mr. Mohamed Hassan, CEO and Chairman of Al Jeel Al Jadeed said, "We are very proud to be the first to introduce post-paid services for mobile satellite handhelds to the Libyan market and facilitate voice communications for our customers. Thuraya's competitive products, IP and Marine will be met with great demand in Libya due to their advanced features and efficiency."

He elaborated that Thuraya's diverse portfolio including voice, data, maritime and tracking services meets the needs of vertical market sectors such as government, corporate and oil and gas firms.

Thuraya's handheld pre-paid services have been available in Libya since 2002 and the introduction of post-paid services is an expansion of the Company's offerings.

Thuraya IP is the world's smallest satellite broadband solution and capable of achieving streaming speeds of 384 Kbps. With Standard IP speeds of up to 444 Kbps, Thuraya IP requires no additional software for installation as it is based on a user-friendly plug and play system. A-5 sized which adds to its portability and mobility, it is the only satellite broadband solution with asymmetric streaming where customers can select upload and download speeds for high quality service cost-effectively.

Thuraya Marine is a multi-communication device offering voice, data, SMS and fax services onboard ships. The solution also provides distress calling services to organisations selected by the customer. The solution is easy-to-install and has an advanced antenna that is omni-directional and flexibly moves with the ship.

Source: AMEinfo.com

Alcatel-Lucent signed today 2 multi million Euro contracts in Libya with LPTIC telecom

Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) announced today that it has further strengthened its working relationship with LPTIC (Libyan Post Telecommunications & Information Technology Company) by signing a multi million Euro contract to deploy the second phase of Eastern Libya's optical fiber network.


Alcatel-Lucent is currently finalizing the first phase of deployment which includes 4,400 kilometers of optical fibre across the eastern part of the country. Once the second stage is complete, which will add a further 2,800 kilometres, Libya will be equipped with one of Africa's most widespread fibre optic backbones able to interface with neighbouring countries and support Libyan economic growth and social development.

Under the terms of the contract extension, Alcatel-Lucent will provide LPTIC with a turnkey solution including a comprehensive set of services including design, project management, installation of the fiber optic system, testing and commissioning.


LPTIC will benefit from Alcatel-Lucent's worldwide leadership and experience in turnkey optical projects to upgrade its network by expanding capacity and bandwidth availability to offer its customers the most advanced services.

"This second phase is one of the largest and most significant telecommunications investments in our country," Dr Mohamed Samir Elbuni, CEO of LPTIC. "Libya will be equipped with a state of the art network which gives the entire country a competitive advantage and enables it to continue bridging the digital divide." "This ambitious deployment allows LPTIC to offer new services and opportunities to its end-users and illustrates Alcatel-Lucent ability to efficiently deploy a very large scale optical fiber backbone," said Vincenzo Nesci, President of Alcatel-Lucent's activities in Middle East and Africa. "This agreement further cements the well established cooperation we have with LPTIC and confirms Alcatel-Lucent's leading position on the African market." 2- AlJeel AlJadeed for Technology selects Alcatel-Lucent IP/MPLS solution for advanced broadband services in Libya Tripoli, Libya, November 4 , 2009 - Alcatel-Lucent ( Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) has been selected by Aljeel Aljadeed for Technology subsidiary company of LPTIC the telecom holding company in Libya, to deploy its IP/MPLS (Multi- Protocol Label Switching) backbone across the eastern part of Libya. Upon completion, Aljeel Aljadeed for Technology will be able to deliver advanced broadband services with superior quality to its residential and corporate subscribers.

Under the terms of this multi-million Euro contract, Alcatel-Lucent will provide Aljeel Aljadeed for Technology with a comprehensive set of services including design, consulting, project management, installation, commissioning, integration, on-site technical assistance and training.

Alcatel-Lucent will deploy an IP/MPLS infrastructure based on its Service Router portfolio and the Alcatel-Lucent 5620 Service Aware Manager (SAM), providing high bandwidth capacity for more personalized high-speed Internet, video and voice quality services.

"We recognize that to remain competitive, we must transform our network to IP to simplify our architecture and reduce our operational costs while still improving services for our residential and business customers," said Engineer Mofeed Dabbashi General Manager for Aljeel Aljadeed for Technology "The Alcatel-Lucent IP/MPLS portfolio is the ideal choice for making this transformation possible and as a result we can rapidly roll out broadband across the country with the highest quality advanced services." "Being selected by Aljeel Aljadeed for Technology for its transformation to IP means Libyans will benefit from of a state-of-the-art network with the highest availability and scalability to support personalized applications that require high-bandwidth," said Vincenzo Nesci President of Alcatel-Lucent activities in Middle East and Africa. "This win strengthens Alcatel-Lucent's leading position in the EMEA IP market and is further recognition of our ability to assist worldwide operators in their transformation to all-IP networks." Over 300 service providers in more than 100 countries around the world have selected the Alcatel-Lucent IP/MPLS portfolio as key elements of their IP transformation. According to Ovum RHK, Alcatel-Lucent holds the #2 position in the IP/MPLS Edge market segment worldwide.

About Aljeel Aljadeed for Technology The founding of Aljeel Aljadeed for Technology to contribute to the improvement and development of the local telecommunications market and the transfer and resettlement of new technologies in communications, including the company can compete locally and internationally, by providing all the the integrated communications services, fixed and mobile services, Internet and broadcast services, next generation network. Aljeel Aljadeed for Technology is the first integrated operator in Libya, which is pursuing a strategy based on diversity and integration in the delivery of services to win customer satisfaction. For more information please visit: http://www.aljeel.ly/website About LPTIC Libyan Post Telecommunications & Information Technology Company is the national telecom holding that provides fixed, mobile and internet related services throughout Libya.


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