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{{Infobox company
{{Infobox company
| name = ABS
| name = ABS
| logo = ABS new logo.png
| logo = https://absatellite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/abs-agility-beyond-space-logo.svg
| type = Private
| type = Private
| foundation = {{Start date and age|2006}}
| foundation = {{Start date and age|2006}}
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| key_people = Ramsey Khanfour ([[Chief Commercial Officer|CCO]])<ref name="sn-171221">{{cite news|last1=Henry|first1=Caleb|title=ABS picks Jim Simpson as CEO - SpaceNews.com|url=http://spacenews.com/abs-picks-jim-simpson-as-ceo/|access-date=24 December 2017|work=SpaceNews.com|publisher=SpaceNews.com|date=21 December 2017}}</ref>
| location = Dubai, UAE
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| key_people = Amit Somani ([[Chief executive officer|CEO]])<ref name="sn-171221">{{cite news|last1=Henry|first1=Caleb|title=ABS picks Jim Simpson as CEO - SpaceNews.com|url=http://spacenews.com/abs-picks-jim-simpson-as-ceo/|access-date=24 December 2017|work=SpaceNews.com|publisher=SpaceNews.com|date=21 December 2017}}</ref>
| industry = [[Satellite communication]]
| industry = [[Satellite communication]]
| homepage = {{url|www.absatellite.com}}
| homepage = {{url|www.absatellite.com}}
}}
}}
'''ABS''' is a global satellite operator with its head office in [[Dubai]]. Operating 5 [[Communications satellite|communication satellites]], the satellite fleet currently covers 93% of the world's population including the Americas, Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Northern Asia.<ref name=":0">{{cite web |date=1 March 2015 |title=Revolutionary ABS-3A Launched |url=http://www.absatellite.com/revolutionary-abs-3a-launched/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170817121328/http://www.absatellite.net/2015/03/02/revolutionary-abs-3a-launched/ |archive-date=17 August 2017 |access-date=4 March 2015 |website=Asia Broadcast Satellite |df=dmy-all}}</ref> The company provides satellite services of data, video and internet services for broadcast, Internet and VSAT users for enterprises, governments and communities with secure and reliable connectivity.
'''ABS''' is a global satellite operator and has offices in United Arab Emirates, Asia and United States. Operating 5 [[Communications satellite|communication satellites]], the satellite fleet currently covers 93% of the world's population including the Americas, Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Northern Asia.<ref name=":0">{{cite web |date=1 March 2015 |title=Revolutionary ABS-3A Launched |url=http://www.absatellite.com/revolutionary-abs-3a-launched/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170817121328/http://www.absatellite.net/2015/03/02/revolutionary-abs-3a-launched/ |archive-date=17 August 2017 |access-date=4 March 2015 |website=Asia Broadcast Satellite |df=dmy-all}}</ref> The company provides satellite services of data, video and internet services for broadcast, Internet and VSAT users for enterprises, governments and communities.

In 2022, ABS underwent a strategic restructuring paving the way for investment-led growth and adaptive business models. With new owners and refreshed executive team,<ref>{{cite web|title=ABS taps Yahsat Exec Amit Somani for new CEO|url=https://www.satellitetoday.com/business/2022/09/09/abs-taps-yahsat-exec-amit-somani-for-new-ceo/|website=Via Satellite|access-date=9 September 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=ABS appoints Ramsey Khanfour as Chief Commercial Officer|url=https://www.satelliteevolution.com/post/abs-appoints-ramsey-khanfour-as-chief-commercial-officer|website=Satellite Evolution|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> ABS entered an exciting new chapter of innovation and leadership.


==History==
==History==


ABS was established in 2006<ref>{{cite web|title=Company Overview of Asia Broadcast Satellite Limited|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapid=29186241|website=Bloomberg Business|publisher=Bloomberg|access-date=28 February 2015}}</ref> with major shareholder Citigroup Venture Capital International (CVCI) and the financial backing of Asia Debt Management Capital (ADM). The company acquired its first satellite, a [[Lockheed Martin]] Intersputnik 1 (LMI-1), which was renamed as ABS-1.
ABS (formerly known as Asia Broadcast Satellite) was established in 2006<ref>{{cite web|title=Company Overview of Asia Broadcast Satellite Limited|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapid=29186241|website=Bloomberg Business|publisher=Bloomberg|access-date=28 February 2015}}</ref> with major shareholder Citigroup Venture Capital International (CVCI) and the financial backing of Asia Debt Management Capital (ADM). The company acquired its first satellite, a [[Lockheed Martin]] Intersputnik 1 (LMI-1), which was renamed as ABS-1.

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ABS expanded its fleet (ABS-2,<ref>{{cite web |date=6 February 2014 |title=ABS-2 Successfully Launched by Arianespace|url=https://www.satellitemarkets.com/news-analysis/abs-2-satellite-successfully-launched-arianespace|access-date=6 February 2014 |website=absatellite.com}}</ref> ABS-2A, ABS-3A, ABS-4 and ABS-6)<ref>{{cite web|title=ABS Satellite Fleet Overview |url=https://absatellite.com/satellite-fleet/satellite-fleet-overview/ |access-date=28 June 2022 |website=absatellite.com}}</ref> and diversified it satellite solutions and services to meet the growing customers’ needs.


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ABS expanded its fleet (ABS-2,<ref>{{cite web |date=6 February 2014 |title=ABS-2 Successfully Launched by Arianespace|url=https://www.satellitemarkets.com/news-analysis/abs-2-satellite-successfully-launched-arianespace|access-date=6 February 2014 |website=absatellite.com}}</ref> ABS-2A, ABS-3A, ABS-4 and ABS-6).<ref>{{cite web|title=ABS Satellite Fleet Overview |url=https://absatellite.com/satellite-fleet/satellite-fleet-overview/ |access-date=28 June 2022 |website=absatellite.com}}</ref>
Throughout the years, ABS evolved and increased its customer base globally serving key clients and partners including the US government, major Telcos and MNOs, regional and global satellite service providers, maritime customers and broadcasters.


==Services==
==Services==

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This article is about the satellite operator company. For other uses, see ABS.
ABS
Company typePrivate
IndustrySatellite communication
Founded2006; 18 years ago (2006)
Key people
Ramsey Khanfour (CCO)[1]
Websitewww.absatellite.com

ABS is a global satellite operator and has offices in United Arab Emirates, Asia and United States. Operating 5 communication satellites, the satellite fleet currently covers 93% of the world's population including the Americas, Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Northern Asia.[2] The company provides satellite services of data, video and internet services for broadcast, Internet and VSAT users for enterprises, governments and communities.

History

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ABS (formerly known as Asia Broadcast Satellite) was established in 2006[3] with major shareholder Citigroup Venture Capital International (CVCI) and the financial backing of Asia Debt Management Capital (ADM). The company acquired its first satellite, a Lockheed Martin Intersputnik 1 (LMI-1), which was renamed as ABS-1.

ABS expanded its fleet (ABS-2,[4] ABS-2A, ABS-3A, ABS-4 and ABS-6).[5]

Services

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Broadcast Services Data Services Government ABSPlus
Broadcasting GSM Backhaul Government and Military ABSPlus Teleport
Occasional Use (OU) Broadband Internet and IP Trunking ABSPlus Video
Direct to Home (DTH) VSAT Networks ABSPlus Install
Cable Distribution VNO ABSPlus SatOps
Video Contribution Mobility - Maritime Connectivity ABSPlus Consult
High Definition (HDTV) ABSPlus H2H
Satellite News Gathering (SNG)

Satellites

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Satellite Bus Location Regions served Launched
ABS-2 Loral FS 1300 75°E Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Northern Asia 2014/2/6
ABS-2A Boeing 702SP 75°E South Asia, Southeast Asia, Northern Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, GCC 2016/6/15[6][7]
ABS-3A Boeing 702SP 3°W Americas, Africa, Europe, the Middle East 2015/3/2[2][8][9]
ABS-4 Loral FS 1300 61°E GCC and Northern Africa 2004/3/13
ABS-6 LM A2100 159°E Pacific Ocean and Eastern Asia 1999/9/26

References

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  1. ^ Henry, Caleb (21 December 2017). "ABS picks Jim Simpson as CEO - SpaceNews.com". SpaceNews.com. SpaceNews.com. Retrieved 24 December 2017.
  2. ^ a b "Revolutionary ABS-3A Launched". Asia Broadcast Satellite. 1 March 2015. Archived from the original on 17 August 2017. Retrieved 4 March 2015.
  3. ^ "Company Overview of Asia Broadcast Satellite Limited". Bloomberg Business. Bloomberg. Retrieved 28 February 2015.
  4. ^ "ABS-2 Successfully Launched by Arianespace". absatellite.com. 6 February 2014. Retrieved 6 February 2014.
  5. ^ "ABS Satellite Fleet Overview". absatellite.com. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
  6. ^ "ABS All-electric Satellite Arrives Early at Operating Orbit". SpaceNews. 2015-09-10. Retrieved 2022-06-28.
  7. ^ Clark, Stephen. "Mission events timeline for Falcon 9's launch for ABS and Eutelsat – Spaceflight Now". Retrieved 2022-06-28.
  8. ^ Clark, Stephen. "Plasma-driven satellites launched from Cape Canaveral – Spaceflight Now". Retrieved 2022-06-28.
  9. ^ "ABS-3A Satellite Enters Commercial Service". spacewar.com. Retrieved 2022-06-28.
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