SES Offers Internet Satellite JET Service for France

SES is now the first satellite operator to offer the satellite broadband service Internet Satellite JET with download speeds of up to 20 Mbit/s for consumers in France, effective immediately via France Telecom-Orange’s satellite broadband affiliate NordNet.
   The new service uses Ka-band capacity on the SES Astra 2F satellite and features download speeds of up to 20 Mbit/s, VoIP telephony and High-Definition TV from 29.90 euros ($39.40) per month. NordNet uses new generation end-user terminals provided by Gilat Satellite Technologies.
   "SES is again pioneering satellite broadband services in Europe, being the first operator to offer equal features to terrestrial services and at a highly competitive price,” SES Broadband Services Managing Director Patrick Biewer said in a statement. “We are convinced that the new Ka-band offer presents a great solution for users in remote locations and will significantly drive product sales in France."