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O3b Networks, Ltd. Completes Third Quarter of 2009 Reaching Approximately $600 Million in Backlog and Has Acquired Customers for Every Product in Its Portfolio

Sun. October 18, 2009; Posted: 12:42 AM
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ST. JOHN, Jersey, Channel Islands, Oct 18, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- LBTYA | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating -- O3b Networks, the developer of a new fiber-quality, satellite-based, global Internet backbone for telecommunications operators and Internet Service Providers announced today it will be closing out the third quarter of 2009 with approximately US$600 million in contracts for services and a customer base for each product in its portfolio.

O3b Networks, funded by Google Inc., Liberty Global, Inc. and HSBC Principal Investments, is making rapid strides in its deployment of the world's first ultra-low-latency, Medium Earth Orbit (MEO), Ka-band, fiber-speed satellite network. The network is designed to improve Internet access for millions of consumers and businesses in emerging and developed markets, as well as selected vertical markets. Satellite delivery is scheduled for early 2011.

"We are really excited about our progress this quarter and more importantly, the response of customers to our product portfolio. We are proud to report that we have presold every application we developed for the initial launch of our satellites," said John Finney, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing. "We have listened carefully to our customers ensuring that our services are available to meet advanced network requirements in time for O3b Service activation. This has given customers the assurance that they have a solution that is right for the growth they are anticipating. Our attractive pricing and flexible terms has also made it easy for customers to make purchasing decisions to meet their long term bandwidth requirements."

About O3b Networks Ltd.

O3b Networks is building a new fiber-quality, satellite-based, global Internet backbone for telecommunications operators (telcos) and Internet service providers (ISPs) in emerging markets. With deployment scheduled for late 2010, the O3b Networks system will combine global reach and the speed of a fiber-optic network. With investment and operational support from Google Inc., Liberty Global, Inc. and HSBC Principal Investments, the O3b Networks system will provide telcos and ISPs with a low-cost, high-speed alternative to connect their 3G, WiMAX and fixed-line networks to the rest of the world. This will allow billions of consumers and businesses in more than 150 countries to benefit from high-speed Internet connectivity for educational, medical and commercial applications. O3b Networks' headquarters is in St. John, Jersey, Channel Islands. Ground systems and technical development are managed through its wholly owned subsidiary in Englewood, Colorado.

For more information, please visit www.o3bnetworks.com.

SOURCE: O3b Networks

O3b Networks 
Ladi Okuneye, +1 404 496 6299 
Marketing Director 
ladi.okuneye@o3bnetworks.com
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