[Satellite TODAY 11-17-09] SES has invested $75 million to become a key shareholder in O3b Networks, the operator announced Nov. 16.
    SES’ investment aims to support the development of O3b’s high-speed, satellite Internet network. SES will also provide engineering and commercial support to O3b in order to assist the company’s development. The operator joins Google, Liberty Global, HSBC and North Bridge Venture Partners as investors in O3b
    O3b is building an ultra-low latency, fiber speed satellite network to serve as a global Internet backbone and next-generation backhaul infrastructure for people and businesses in emerging markets. 

Satellite News Associate Editor Mark Holmes spoke with SES CEO Romain Bausch about the thinking behind its O3b investment and the possibility of the company becoming a major shareholder. To access this feature, subscribe to our premium b2b newsletter, Satellite News. For more information: visit www.satellitetoday.com/vip and subscribe today!