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Azercosmos signs deal with TheAngle to provide communication services in MEA

TheAngle provides flexible solutions across the Middle East and North Africa for customers engaged in the marine, military, and oil and gas sectors.

Satellite operator Azercosmos has signed a partnership agreement with TheAngle, which provides satellite network services in the Middle East. According to the agreement, Azercosmos and TheAngle will provide secure and reliable communication services including but not limited to the internet, network, voice, video, mobile, and other data services in the MiddleEast and Europe.

TheAngle offers broadband satellite services and numerous satellite applications in the field of telecommunications in the region.

Azerspace-1, the telecommunication satellite operated by Azercosmos, provides broadband and broadcast solutions to its customers in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, the Caucasus, and Central Asia. The satellite was launched in February 2013 and is equipped with 24 C-band transponders and 12 Ku-band transponders and is located at 46° East longitude.

Commenting on the partnership, Mark Guthrie, Chief Commercial Officer at Azercosmos, said: “We are pleased to continue our partnership with TheAngle, which will strengthen our presence in the satellite market and allow us to serve more customers.”

Hassaan Karim, General Manager at TheAngle remarked: “This partnership will complement our existing services to continue to position our company as a firm provider in the Energy sector in the ME.”