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Satellite Broadband Internet for US Army in Afghanistan and Iraq
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TS2 Satellite Technologies network in Iraq and Afghanistan has over 15 thousand military users of local broadband satellite connections.
TS2 specializes in providing global satellite communication services in areas with poor telecommunications infrastructure. Its basic transmission medium is a two-way transfer of data, which provides not only the Internet access and transfer of information within the network but also voice communications. This type of services is very often used by defense industries, Special Forces and Army.
“We were among the first telecommunications providers in the satellite technology in the territory of Iraq and Afghanistan and as such we have enjoyed a successful cooperation with the US Army for several years now” – says Marcin Frackiewicz, CEO of the TS2 Satellite Technologies.
TS2 Satellite Technologies offer two-way high-speed internet access with no phone lines, no cable, no dial-up modem. It’s always on, available virtually anywhere, and affordable. The laptop, or WLAN network, can receive internet signal through a special satellite VSAT modem which is usually set up in a building or tent when deployed.
To the soldiers stationed in the war-torn countries, one VSAT access point provides broadband access to the internet; telephone connections including voice over internet protocol (VoIP), IP phone and video-conference connections. In addition, soldiers can also transfer data to many other users simultaneously and share connections with others stationed in the same base.
The Internet access has resulted in major morale improvements. Troops no longer feel cut off from home. This is especially important for the many who are married, and have young children. Not all the Internet connectivity is just for staying in touch with the folks back home. The troops use the Internet a lot for professional tasks, and not all of them are official business. Some troops blog, and many other stay in touch with military friends and associates in other parts of the world. The Internet has made possible many online communities composed of military professionals.
The communication among the bases is possible thanks to the simultaneous lease of bands on the Intelsat 10-02 and Intelsat 901 satellites whose coverage enables configuration of connections between any place in Europe, Middle East and Southwest Asia.
TS2 provides in the Middle East & North African region following services: two way internet broadband access, Thuraya and Iridium satellite phones, VSAT Private Network, broadcasting services, SCPC/SCPC, SCPC/DVB, MESH services, STAR/DAMA, VSAT Mini Hub Solution, VNO and many more.
June 29th, 2009 at 10:02 pm
I would like to know the pay rate and if its monlthly
bill to pay. I would also like to know how long would the product take to
ship here in Germany. Please send me more info on this subject please for I
am very intrested.
June 29th, 2009 at 10:03 pm
Do you provide internet at FOB Sharana that is
already setup and we would just have to pay for it or do we have to
purchase a whole system.
June 29th, 2009 at 10:04 pm
i want to know how much will a bgan cost and if you
can ship it to Iraq im in the US ARMY or The whole package with
unlimited service
June 29th, 2009 at 10:06 pm
Exploring the the options
available for a reliable high speed internet for the next 12 months. What
is the initial setup and monthly costs? After my deployment, can I sell
this equipment to be another party for continued service?
June 29th, 2009 at 10:07 pm
ot sure of complete APO address as of yet, however I
do know that we are going to be going to a JSS known as Eastern Barracks
about 30 miles off of Adder I am trying to get as much info about the
pricing and bandwith abilities and so on of our service so that I can
present a product to my commander to try to use MWR funds to pay for the
Inmarsat service.
June 29th, 2009 at 10:08 pm
We are curios to a package for the battalions MWR
program. What would a wireless system cost monthly and for the equipment?
Whar Airfield.e have some equipment we brought from Iraq, but will have to
research details. If you tell me what you need to know I can send that
info as well. We are currently on Kandahar.
June 29th, 2009 at 10:09 pm
I am Kacy and heading to my 3rd Iraq rotation in
Aug. I am tired of the slow and unreliable internet services over there and
would like to get something for me and my 4 guys that we can take with us
and use at hopefully a reasonable price. Please send me any information you
have on prices and availability so I can make an informed decision.
June 29th, 2009 at 10:11 pm
Im interested in how I can get internet access in the
northern part of Afghanistan. I currently have a laptop. Im interested in
the fastest internet possible in this region. I prefer portability but
priority is speed.
June 29th, 2009 at 10:11 pm
What directions are satelites for linkstar VSAT? what
guarantees are given as far as the product working as directed? what kind
of refund policies are in effect? How much is required up-front cost? How
much is shipping to Bagram, Afghanistan? Does the system work in Togab,
Kapisa province, Afghanistan?
June 29th, 2009 at 10:13 pm
I WILL BE TRAVELLING TO IRAQ SOON. I AM INTERESTED IN
A PORTABLE INTERNET SOLUTION. YOU MAY EMAIL ME OR CALL MY CELL PHONE
ANYTIME.
June 29th, 2009 at 10:14 pm
No service being used
currently. Looking for a price quote and what equipment would be required
to have personal internet for voip and video.
June 29th, 2009 at 10:14 pm
I have a Statement of work that I would like your
company to give me a price quote on. Please email me via the email address
above, and let me know who to send it to. I thank you for you anticiapted
quick response.
June 29th, 2009 at 10:14 pm
Looking for a price listing for dedicated bandwidth
1:1 connections from Kabul.
June 29th, 2009 at 10:15 pm
I am interested in BGAN satellite system
what is the cost of the equipment and monthly service for this system.
June 29th, 2009 at 10:15 pm
price for bgan equipment and price list for bgan
internet services including whether or not it is unlimited and how many
users it can support. We are currently deployed to Camp Taji, Iraq and the
local company internet here is absolutely horrible.
June 29th, 2009 at 10:20 pm
I am looking into getting satellite internet for my
platoon and I. There would be appx 20 people wanting to get it for now,
but may be a lot more later. It would be used for email, messenger, skype
voip etc…. I was wondering if you could get me an estimate on what the
startup costs and monthly fees would be. Thank you very much for your
time.
June 29th, 2009 at 10:23 pm
my company will be in Afghanistan in the near future
and i would like to know what kind of info you have for personal internet
for them. i already saw the pricing list but i would like to know how the
contracts work and is there a flexible plan, etc. any info you have would
be greatly appreciated.
June 29th, 2009 at 10:23 pm
I live on Joint Base Balad – West Side. I would like
pricing info on a two to four person satellite antenna and monthly fees.
June 29th, 2009 at 10:23 pm
i have a idirect system and would like service for 13
people. can you send me a plan.
thanks for your time
June 29th, 2009 at 10:24 pm
I’m interested in some sort of internet while I’m in
Afghanistan…I would like to know pricing for unlimited access…Either
for stationary dish and portable! Thank You!
June 29th, 2009 at 10:24 pm
We need internet within the next month (or sooner). It
needs to be for at least 15 people. There will be downloading, video
messaging, and chating; so dedicated speeds would be nice. This is for the
soldiers inside our compound only. Fast internet would be nice, but we
would like to keep it under a hundred dollars a month per soldier. There
also needs to the ability to raise the amount of people on the internet if
nessecary. Please send me what you have to offer as soon as possible. Thank
you
June 29th, 2009 at 10:24 pm
We are currently using Bentley Walker’s Satellite
System for internet in our hangar. We are looking to changing providers due
to the poor service we are getting from them. Our internet is not
consistant and Bentley Walker’s customer service is non existent. We
already have all the VSAT equipment for service so we would not need to
purchase equipment from you. We would just need your monthly service. Oh
and we currently have about max 40 users on our system. If you can please
send me a quote on a monthly plan that would meet our requirements and we
only need internet usage no VoIP or Video conferencing.
June 29th, 2009 at 10:27 pm
Looking for information to get reliable, fast,
resonable, internet for our Marine Detachment.
June 29th, 2009 at 10:27 pm
Please provide information regarding a mobile
satellite system utilizing the Hughes type antennas please service package
information pertaining to the antenna in question. Estimated shipping
costs it incurred to FOB Salerno Afghan? Any startup fees, one-time fees,
regarding this system.
June 29th, 2009 at 10:27 pm
Are we able to purchase the Idirect satalite system
and purchas the internet service after we have recieved and set up the
system?
June 29th, 2009 at 10:27 pm
I am interest inthe LinkStar VSAT moden system. Can I get a quote for the
coast, shipment, and for 35 users.
June 29th, 2009 at 10:30 pm
deploying with personal computer to Afghan, need
internet / service connection for self.
June 29th, 2009 at 10:30 pm
Sir or Ma’am, I’m having trouble calling your phone
number due to my inexperience with international numbers. I’m extremely
interested in a small system to support 2 to 4 people using an instant
messenger, web cam, internet browsing, and probably voip. Would like to
know the cost of the systems that can support that and/or more as well as
terms of any contracts and service plans.
June 29th, 2009 at 10:53 pm
Quotes on services for internet systems and services
in Iraq to include BGAN systems and service plans.
June 29th, 2009 at 10:54 pm
Please provide information for the best possible
scenario with the above mention product. I will share this service with
other soldier. is it the best option? if not please advise on what would be
a better choice for 10 soldiers to share internet access, webcam and
instant messaging features. thank you
July 6th, 2009 at 11:04 am
i need to know what i can get as far as internet a
whole package to inculde sat dish reciver and all the wires i need to set
it up i was looking at least 25 people to be on the net what will it cost
and i was looking at the packageiDirect 3100 modem package 1024 kbps 256
kbps $1060,00 25 peolpe and is this the entire pacage thius is all i need
to run the internert Price: $2375,00 – price includes iDirect 3100, LNB,
BUC, 1.2m dish, 30m of RG6 cable
July 6th, 2009 at 11:06 am
i am inquiring on obtaining service. I am located at
Joint Base Balad in Iraq, We are looking at purchasing a bentley walker
setup off someone who is leaving and there contract runs out on june 6th.
The system is a HX50 Modem and they have 13 personnel on it, I am looking
at supporting between 15and 20 people. I was looking at the services
offered and i saw one offered for linkstar, with 2048kbps downlink and
256kbps uplink fo rmonthly charge of 975.00. Is it going to be possible to
receive service from this location with the equipment that is here on
ground that is from bentely walker or will there be a conflict. If it would
be possible, what woulld be required to setup service and be able to
receive signal. thank you for your time.
July 6th, 2009 at 11:28 am
We plan on running a Idirect system(4096 down 768
up) for 50 people (25 people will be using it at any given time) and wanted
to know if this was the best option for us, or if there is a different
system you offer that is a better option for our needs.
-Does the Idirect system have cat5 network outputs? and how many?
-Do you offer cat 5 networking cable/connecter/ tools and networking
switches?
-Do you ship COB Basra Apo AE 09374 or to other bases in the basra area?
-It appears we can pay via paypal to your company, is this correct? Is
there an additional fee for paying that way?
-Any other reccomandations?
July 8th, 2009 at 3:16 pm
The platoon uses a USB device
(Edge Modem). From china mobile through acww. It costs $130 for the
equipment then $20 a MOnth after that. But you only get about a 4kb-11kb
recv rate. Most the time it doesnt work at all. We need an alternative via satellite.
July 8th, 2009 at 3:16 pm
I am looking at several service options. I am looking
at supporting a company of approximately 100 troops. We will be using VoIP
and Video Chat programs. I am based at Kandahar, What options are available
and at what cost. I am also looking at getting a personal system to support
1-3 users, using the same VoIP and Video chat. Any information you can give
would be appreciated.
July 8th, 2009 at 3:18 pm
I recently arrived at FOB Finley-Shields. My 6 Man team is considering options for internet service. It will be primarily for e-mail and VOIP for personal use. However, as always we will do some work from our rooms also. We just do not wish to wait in
line at the MWR.
We have access to some equipment, but I
don’t know any information about this equipment yet. Please let me know
what systems work best and I’ll see if we can find hardware for it.
July 8th, 2009 at 3:26 pm
Please e-mail me a quote of how much it woulf cost my
unit for 4 dishes and all supplies neccesary inorder to put all four dishes
up and operational. We also need a spectrum analyzer, can you please give
me a quote on a spectrum analyzer.
July 8th, 2009 at 3:26 pm
We Are Buying 2 satellites dishes, along
with 2 Monthly Payments. We tried calling you 4 times today, on both your
mobile and your office. Please let us know when is a good time for us to
call. We have the Money ready just waiting on your response.
July 8th, 2009 at 3:27 pm
I am currently with a unit stationed in Afghanistan,
and the choices for internet here on Kandahar are very slim. I was
wondering if there was a way that I could get an internet solution for our
company. Any information you could help me with would be appreciated.
July 8th, 2009 at 3:27 pm
I would like like information on the price of the
complete satelite system and monthly fees and what the band with will be
like.
July 8th, 2009 at 3:28 pm
Currently located in United States, anticipating
deployment to Afghanistan early 2010. Would like to procure a system prior
to deployment so I have it ready to set up upon arrival.
July 8th, 2009 at 3:28 pm
What is the set up fee and the monthly price for 10
soldiers
July 8th, 2009 at 3:29 pm
We are going to Cp. Adder and we are looking for the
best internet connection we can find. What are the prices for the BGAN
system??
July 8th, 2009 at 3:29 pm
I need to be able to support
15 users.
July 8th, 2009 at 3:30 pm
I am wondering if you will sell just the idirect
modem. Can I get the Cost on the 3000, 5000, and 7000 , we have a dish from
Hughes with a LNB on it already. will it work with your system?
July 8th, 2009 at 3:34 pm
its there a TS2 rep or a location here in buerhring,
Kwuait. if not is there a DSN number that would work here in Kwuait
July 8th, 2009 at 3:35 pm
i am in afghanistan and looking to buy a system that
will help my CO troops get the net. I have a few questions, 1. how many
people can use it? or how many ports does it have? 2. how much money are we
looking at? we are in the paktika provence. 3. what is the band withof the
system? Any information you can send me will help our system that we have
is over loaded and there are alot of troops that keep in touch with their
family via the internet and they are talking about cutting some off to to
speed up the one we have. We jsut need a reasonable price and a system that
we can use. Thank you for your support.
July 8th, 2009 at 3:38 pm
This is an inquiry into your satellite internet
systems. I am with a US army unit deploying to Afghanistan to a new base
with limited internet access and I am investigating different options to
supply about 25 individuals with internet access. I am wondering what
systems you have to offer us and for how much. Beyond the modem what other
hardware would we need to purchase to get the 25 people hooked up? A
switch or public access device for a WLAN? Or does your hardware include
some of these functions? As much detail as possible would be appreciated.
July 8th, 2009 at 3:41 pm
I would like to know how much your internet plans are
monthly. Once I get into Iraq and place an order how long until my service
is up and running and what are the speeds? More specifically camp Taji.
Are those speeds guarenteed per user?
July 8th, 2009 at 3:42 pm
Hi, we are moving from Brassfield-Mora to FOB
Bernstien but are looking into some internet, I need it for at least 40
people and be able to support internet, voice and video chat. wondering if
i could get some prices for equipment and service per month so I can start
getting money together to get the system. also I will be doing the install
my self as i know how and did so last deployment. please let me know prices
as soon as you can so i can get some money together.
July 8th, 2009 at 3:43 pm
I am about to be deployed to FOB Airborne Afghanistan
and was concerned about the availability of communications svcs there.
August 26th, 2009 at 4:39 pm
Hello Gens!
This is Ahmad from ALPHWAVES Telecom a company that provides superior Internet service to the US troops in Afghanistan.
As a young, forward-thinking company, employing top wireless networking and technology talents, our vision is to be the leading communications service provider for the emerging broadband wireless markets including, but not limited to VSAT communications systems.
We have provided Internet to FOB Chapman and Camp Clark. We are working to provide services to some other FOBs in RC-East.
We provide consistent, reliable and high speed Internet that will support Video Conference to stay in touch with you loves one back home.
We can guarantee our service with a Service Level Agreement (SLA) and will pay you back for any second the service goes down. The SLA will guarantee a 99.99% Network uptime PLUS Local Support.
Please contact me via my email at Naveed.s.ahmad@gmail.com
August 26th, 2009 at 4:44 pm
Just let you know that on FOBs we can provide Wireless as well. And control bandwidth per user so one person doesn’t consume all the bandwidth by downloading huge files.
Also our Technology is Based on SCPC/SCPC (Single Channel per Carrier) on both Uplink/Downlink and it’s way more reliable and faster than TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access). For pricing don’t be scared. We have very flexable prices in accordance to the soldiers packets!:)
Cheer,
Don’t forget to contact me via naveed.s.ahmad@gmail.com
TC
January 13th, 2010 at 1:20 pm
Good Morning,
I work within the Bentley Walker tech team, if anyone is having issues with our service please send an email with your modem details to the below addresses:
gary@bentleywalker.com
support@bentleywalker.com
I will address any issues you are facing with the system.
Also; many people in this thread are requesting service. Please drop an email to our sales team:
sales@bentleywalker.com