Eutelsat 70B satellite. Photo: Airbus Defence and Space

[Via Satellite 03-14-2016] Singtel, one of Asia’s leading communications groups, has selected capacity on the Eutelsat 70B satellite to support network connectivity in Southeast Asia. The company is establishing a new relationship with Eutelsat through a flexible contract that enables it to progressively ramp up capacity over the coming 12 months as demand grows.

Eutelsat 70B launched in 2012 carrying Ku-band capacity for Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. The satellite’s Asian footprint stretches from Myanmar to Australia, enabling users to operate secure, scalable networks and extend access to outlets in rural and isolated regions areas.