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Satellite Broadband Internet in Iraq and Afghanistan for U.S. Troops
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WARSAW, Poland, Jan. 22 /Reuters/ — TS2 Satellite Technologies‘ network in Iraq and Afghanistan has over 15,000 military users of local broadband satellite connections.
“We were among the first telecommunications operators in the satellite technology in the territory of Iraq and Afghanistan, and as such we have enjoyed a successful cooperation with the U.S. Army for several years now,” says Marcin Frackiewicz, CEO of the TS2 Satellite Technologies.
TS2 Satellite Technologies offers two-way high-speed Internet access with no phone lines, no cable and no dial-up modem. It’s always on, available virtually anywhere, and affordable. The laptop or Wi-Fi network can receive Internet signal through a special satellite VSAT modem, which was usually set up in a building or tent when deployed.
The one VSAT access point provides the following services for soldiers:
– Broadband access to the Internet (WWW, E-mail, FTP etc.)
– Data transfer to many other users simultaneously
– Telephone connections including VoIP, IP phone
– Video-conference connections
Advantages of the system:
– Short set-up time
– Fast and easy upgrades
– Possibility of guaranteed CIR
– Transmission in almost all weather conditions
The communication among the bases is possible thanks to the simultaneous lease of bands on the Intelsat 10-02, Intelsat 901 and Eutelsat W6 satellites whose coverage enables configuration of connections between any place in Europe, Middle East and Southwest Asia.
TS2’s satellite military networks are located in Al Taqaddum Air Base, Bahgram AF, Balad Base, Baquba Airfield, Brassfield-Mora, Cob Adder, Cob Speicher, Camp Al Asad Airbase, Camp Bucca Basra City, Camp Buehring, Camp Charlie Basra, Camp Eggers, Camp Fallujah, Camp Grizzly, Camp Korean Village, Camp Liberty, Camp Mejid, Camp Ramadi, Camp Slayer, Camp Stryker, Camp Taji, Camp Victory, Fob Bagram, Fob Brassfield Mora, Fob Delta Al Kut, Fob Diamondback, Fob Falcon, Fob Garryowen, Fob Gardez, Fob Ghazni, Fob Kalagush, Fob Kandahar, Fob Lagman, Fob Mchenry, Fob Marez, Fob Normandy, Fob Rustamiyah, Fob Summerall, Fob Sykes, Fob Salerno, Fob Torkham, Fob Warhorse, Fob Warrior, Herat RTC, Jallahabad Air Base, Kabul Airport, Kabul Camp Eggers, Kandahar Air Base, Lsa Anaconda Balad, Q-West Base Complex and Tallil Ab Lsa Adder.
Especially for U.S. Military Personnel, Contracting Officers and DoD Contractors, TS2 delivers satellite equipment to most of all military addresses in Afghanistan, Iraq and the Middle East, within maximum of 7 days.
Supported military locations in Iraq -
http://www.ts2.pl/en/Internet-in-Iraq-for-US-Army-Soldiers
Supported military locations in Afghanistan -
http://www.ts2.pl/en/Internet-in-Afghanistan-for-US-Army-Soldiers
Contact:
Piotr Kubiak and Michal Skrok
TS2 Satellite Technologies
phone +48 22 630 70 70
fax +48 22 630 70 71
http://www.ts2.pl
June 19th, 2009 at 10:27 pm
I currently have a Hughes HN7000S VSAT terminal, with
a .89m dish. Is it possible to use this terminal on the iDirect service?
June 19th, 2009 at 10:27 pm
I have about 19 soldiers and myself that are looking
to get internet service in Afghanistan. we will need this service until
March 2010. Do you serve Ghazni Area, Camp Lightning? And if so… What
would the cost be for equipment and monthly service?
June 19th, 2009 at 10:28 pm
I have no satellite equipment, I am
looking to have this service for a period of 7-8 months, We will have a
maximum of 10 users. We are looking for service to access email, do some
downloading of files, as well as instant messaging, possible web tv. Will
this connection be through a direct hookup to a modem or will it be a
wireless connection?
June 19th, 2009 at 10:29 pm
I will be in Camp Arifjan in July, want to know the
speed and prices for your internet servie.
June 19th, 2009 at 10:30 pm
I am with the
US Army and we are the incoming prt for kunar provence afghanistan and will
be based out in camp wright . We would like to purchase the equipment and
plan but would like to know if there is a deposit of do we just purchase
the equipment and pay for the first month, or purchase the equipment and
pay 3 months in advance ?. If you could send me the details for purchasing
your services along with how to send / make the payment for the equipment /
services.
June 19th, 2009 at 10:31 pm
How much are your thrane systems specifically the 700
and will they work in the USA as well as Balad. And how much would the
addtional cost of shipping be to Balad for the system.
June 19th, 2009 at 10:35 pm
Interested in a system for 1-5 users. Requesting
information on options available as well as cost of equipment and monthly
user fees.
June 19th, 2009 at 10:36 pm
Looking to get some sought of internet connection at
the military living qaurters in Baghdad (IZ)….. approximately 250 people
living there requiring internet connection. I like to get a price and how
fast we can do this? Also please inform me of the fastest speed that you
can offer.
June 19th, 2009 at 10:36 pm
im in khogyani how much would it cost for your fastest
internet and what is that data rate plan.
June 19th, 2009 at 10:38 pm
i need something that i can take with me to hook up to
my hp laptop so i can chat and see my family my wife is having a baby and i
would love to see them as much as possible while im gone. i will be
traveling a lot in this area. so i was wondering does it work everywhere in
afghanistan and is it portable can i talk and see my fam back in the states
with my web cam
June 19th, 2009 at 10:40 pm
My unit is currently located close to FOB Sharana,
Afghanistan. We are looking for a Satellite Internet package to support up
to 80 simultaneous users with broadband access speeds. If possible, we are
also interested in inquiring about the cost of on-site installation by your
company as well. We need a package that is easily maintained by the user
after installation.
June 19th, 2009 at 10:42 pm
Im looking into buying
a satellite for internet use. I would like to know where the company is
based out of and how often the satellite goes down.. I need to know what
the shipping charge will be to have everything ship to afghanistan. I also
need to know if I need to buy any other stuff once i buy the satellite.
June 19th, 2009 at 10:43 pm
I need a price qoute to purchase the iDirect Series 7000 Satellite Router
and associated equipment. We plan on servicing two locations on base. The
speed we are interested in is the 4096/768 10:1 service access for both
locations. We would also like a qoute for 1:1 service access at each
location. We would need wireless access points to service a max of 400
users at one time. Please provide a total price qoute for equipment and
monthly charges.
June 19th, 2009 at 10:46 pm
We are on Camp Striker and the internet here isnt
very good. Can you tell me like how it all works? Do we do like a payment
plan or pay in full or what? Please let me know ASAP.
June 19th, 2009 at 10:47 pm
Need information about BGAN as well. Primary use is
VTC with family 0300am – 0600am Mon., Weds., Fri., and Sun. Sharing
connection with 5 other users/labtops. Need pricing information. Does
service support streaming media?
June 19th, 2009 at 10:47 pm
I have a small group of soldiers that would like to
have internet service. What are the prices for equipment and service fees
that you offer.
June 19th, 2009 at 10:48 pm
I replaced and they had service through Bentley Walker.
The modem is a ViaSat Link Star S2A. The satellite is 1.2m dish.
June 19th, 2009 at 10:49 pm
Please send me the detailed spec of your internet
satelites. I need download and upload speeds and QOS for both.
June 19th, 2009 at 10:49 pm
How difficult is it to change plans as the number of
users change?
With the 4096 kbps down, 512 kbps up at a 10:1 contention ratio what kind
of actual bandwidth am I likely to see during peak times?
June 19th, 2009 at 10:50 pm
I am a civilian employee for the U.S. Army and due in
to Iraq within two weeks time at FOB Sykes. I heard about your company
through some co-workers and I am interested in first findng out if you
offer internet services for personal use at Sykes and two the prices. Thank
you for your time.
June 19th, 2009 at 10:55 pm
currently located at FOB Fenty Afghanistan, looking
into a satellite internet, the i direct VSAT price is 2375.00 how much
would shipping be? Would is there a contract for the equipment? how long
is the contract if there is one? how long for shipping? does it come with
CAT5 cable?
June 19th, 2009 at 11:01 pm
I want to create a network for up to 20 soldiers, and
I want it to have fast up and down link. I wasn’t sure which one is best,
IDirect or LinkStar. Can you tell me which one is best? I am near the
Khowst bowl. My plan is to create a wireless network, which will be
controlled by me.
June 19th, 2009 at 11:03 pm
We have been using Tigris net but now as
the old team is leaving they are selling their satellite for like 3 or 400
dollars. The only issue is that we are having lots of problems with Tigris
net on reliability lately and also some typye of litigation from the Taji
side even though we live on the Iraqi side so dont fall under same
jurisdictions as they do (they have to use US Comz and are barred from
Tigris net now). As far as if they will provide Tigris net we are unaware
at this time but we would like some type of service and also a reliable
service. What would we need and do we have to run wires and if so how
powerful would the satellite be in laymans terms. How far would it extend
and how many people would it support without slowing it down. I like to be
able to call home with a clear phone call versus a distorted or a dropped
phone call from Skype or Yahoo. I am not an IT guy but I do have a clue
about IT happenings. I just want to square the new guys away as I still
have 5 months or so left here with them and the old team is leaving.
June 19th, 2009 at 11:15 pm
i am at victory base camp and the internet here is
horrid. we need to fix this problem right now. what i need is a service
that is willing to work with us to fix this problem while not breaking our
bank accounts. we have to support about 50 personal. we also need tons of
bandwidth as the troops like to download. if you can help us with this
problem that is great