Bangkok--2 May--Shin Satellite
Vietnam Telecom International ("VTI"), a subsidiary company of Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications ("VNPT") and Shin Satellite Public Company Limited have announced the official opening of VSAT-IP/IPSTAR broadband satellite services in Vietnam. VTI, the National Service Operator for IPSTAR in Vietnam, will commence offering a variety of services to individuals and corporate users.
Mr. Nguyen Huu Khanh, Managing Director of VTI, said, "VTI will be using VSAT-IP service to provide rural communications to all parts of the country. This low cost solution will assist us to bridge the digital divide between rural and urban communities" VTI also plans to offer VSAT-IP/IPSTAR GSM trunking services to mobile operators Vinaphone and Mobifone to enable them to extend their networks further without the additional roll-out costs associated with terrestrial networks. To serve consumers and corporate users, VTI will be offering Virtual Private Networks (VPN) and broadband internet access services.
Mr. Yongsit Rojsrivichaikul, Executive Vice President of Shin Satellite said, "We are proud that VTI has chosen IPSTAR to provide communications in Vietnam. As partners, we will continue to support VTI closely and offer our warmest congratulations on this important day."
Shin Satellite:
Ms Piyanuch Sujpluem, International Public Relations, Shin Satellite
Plc, 41/103 Rattanathibet Rd., Nonthaburi 11000, Thailand.
Tel. (66 2) 591-0736 to 49 Ext. 8494 Fax. (66 2) 591-0724,
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