Collaboration will focus on mobile satellite and terrestrial
services for security forces and first responders in France and other European countries.
DUBLIN and PARIS LA DÉFENSE, France, June 22,
2017 /PRNewswire/ -- EchoStar Mobile Limited, a
subsidiary of EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) and Thales, a
global technology leader for the aerospace, transport, defence and
security markets, today announced that they are collaborating to
jointly develop advanced mobile satellite voice and data services
to meet the growing public safety needs of security forces and
first responders dealing with emergency situations in France and throughout Europe.
This collaboration will focus on developing end-to-end mobile
satellite and terrestrial solutions for Public Protection and
Disaster Relief (PPDR), as well as the development of specialized
mobile satellite and terrestrial terminals. The EchoStar XXI
satellite, launched the 8th of June 2017, will provide EchoStar Mobile with an
S-band mobile satellite network that will cover all of Europe, including the 28 member states of the
European Union. The companies will also collaborate in the
exploration and development of solutions to enhance the performance
and robustness of PPDR connectivity utilizing S-band spectrum,
including a possible complementary ground component.
"We are very pleased to be partnering with Thales, a global
leader in technological innovations, to help meet the increasing
needs for greater security and stronger, more efficient disaster
relief throughout Europe," said
Anders Johnson, Executive Director
of EchoStar Mobile. "The combination of our innovative mobile
satellite system and Thales' expertise in the development and
operation of secure and resilient communications networks will
create a unique and differentiated offering for PPDR in
France, the European Union and
Europe at large."
"Our combined efforts will drive the commercialization of a
high-performance service for PPDR throughout Europe that will also be compatible with the
budgetary realities of our customers," said Jean-Claude Schmitt, Vice President, Network and
Infrastructure Systems at Thales. "We are eager to begin working
with EchoStar Mobile on this project, which we believe will greatly
enhance Europe's ability to
quickly respond to emergency situations that are increasingly
affecting the well-being of European citizens."
About EchoStar Mobile Limited
EchoStar Mobile Limited,
a subsidiary of EchoStar Corp., is a mobile operator providing
connectivity across Europe.
Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland,
EchoStar Mobile provides access to a hybrid satellite and
terrestrial network enabling enhanced mobile voice and data
communications for businesses, government agencies and consumers.
For more information, visit echostarmobile.com.
About EchoStar
EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) is
a premier global provider of satellite communication solutions.
Headquartered in Englewood, Colo.,
and conducting business around the globe, EchoStar is a pioneer in
secure communications technologies through its Hughes Network
Systems and EchoStar Satellite Services business segments.
For more information, visit echostar.com. Follow @EchoStar on
Twitter.
About Thales
Thales is a global technology leader for
the Aerospace, Transport, Defence and Security markets. With 62,000
employees in 56 countries, Thales reported sales of €14 billion in
2015. With over 22,000 engineers and researchers, Thales has a
unique capability to design and deploy equipment, systems and
services to meet the most complex security requirements. Its
exceptional international footprint allows it to work closely with
its customers all over the world.
Thales is one of the European leaders in the security domain,
established as an integrator of systems with high added value, a
manufacturer and service provider. The Group's security teams help
States, local authorities and civilian operators to protect
citizens, sensitive data and critical infrastructures through
integrated and resilient solutions. As a global technology leader
in the telecommunications sector, Thales is in a unique position to
keep voice and data flows secure at all times on any type of
public, private or satcom network.
For more information, visit thalesgroup.com. Follow @thalesgroup
on Twitter.
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