Eutelsat’s U.S. operating subsidiary has been selected by CapRock Communications, to deliver integrated network solutions to CapRock’s global drilling, shipping, chemical, cruise line, natural resource production and government customers via Eutalsat’s SESAT satellite.
CapRock provides telecom access to onshore and offshore customers in every corner of the world, specializing in connectivity to extreme and hard-to-reach locations. By accessing Eutelsat’s SESAT satellite, CapRock will provide expanded broadband coverage from the North Sea to India.
Positioned at 36 degrees East, SESAT provides extensive widebeam and steerable coverage from East to West, enabling CapRock to offer wide-ranging access to Internet and e-mail capabilities, video and content streaming, data transmission and voice calling applications to its customers in the region.
“CapRock is committed to partnering with industry leaders such as Eutelsat to expand broadband capabilities and deliver unmatched reliability to our customers in remote and harsh environments around the globe,” said CapRock President Errol Olivier.
“Eutelsat is a strong partner with a proven track record in providing high-reliability, high-performance satellite platforms with a wide footprint covering key markets. As a result, we can continuously expand the scope of our services to support our customers’ global activities.”
“Eutelsat strengthens its commitment to the oil and gas industry through its relationship with CapRock, the recognized leader in addressing the communications challenges facing the energy market,” said Ron Samuel, Chief Operating Officer of Eutelsat, Inc. “Eutelsat provides a full range of communications services to meet the unique demands of maritime and offshore drilling facilities around the world.”
