EchoStar Signs Long-Term SATCOM Contract with ARTEL, Inc.ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- EchoStar Fixed Satellite Services Corporation (EFSSC), a subsidiary of EchoStar Communications Corporation EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) is the parent company of DISH Network and the maintainer of the satellite fleet that provides the signal that DISH Network markets. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : DISH), announced today that it has entered into a long-term contract with ARTEL, Inc. to provide fixed satellite service for the Department of Defense (DOD (1) (Dial On Demand) A feature that allows a device to automatically dial a telephone number. For example, an ISDN router with dial on demand will automatically dial up the ISP when it senses IP traffic destined for the Internet. ). Through the agreement, EchoStar will provide ARTEL multiple satellite transponders within its satellite fleet. "We are pleased to enter into this agreement with ARTEL to provide them with critical bandwidth and uplink services within our fixed satellite service product," said Michael Kelly, executive vice president of FSS FSS Federal Supply Service (US General Services Administration) FSS Flight Service Station FSS Family Self-Sufficiency FSS Fixed Satellite Service FSS Forensic Science Service (Great Britain) Business Development for EchoStar. "With EchoStar's fleet of 14 satellites, we were able to establish a satellite solution to achieve the unique requirements presented by ARTEL and the Department of Defense." EFSSC's capacity will be used by the U.S. Military in conjunction with the Joint Network Node The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. Please help [ improve the introduction] to meet Wikipedia's layout standards. You can discuss the issue on the talk page. (JNN JNN Joint Network Node JNN Journal of Neonatal Nursing ) mobile communications system. The JNN allows the U.S. Military to route communication and data, as well as Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) traffic, over commercial satellites to connect with other military networks. EchoStar represents a significant source of Ku-band and Ka-band satellite capacity together with satellite related products and support services. "We look forward to working with EchoStar and feel that there are many synergies between our companies," noted Abbas Yazdani, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of ARTEL. "This type of business requires customized solutions and EchoStar's uplink engineering staff has been very responsive to our requests." For more information on EFSSC or for occasional satellite services, contact Michael Kelly at 303-723-1080, michael.kelly@echostar.com or Greg Sheldon at 303-706-5264, greg.sheldon@echostar.com. About EchoStar Fixed Satellite Services Corporation (EFSSC) EFSSC owns or leases 14 in-orbit satellites operating in FSS Ku-band, BSS See 802.11. BSS - Block Started by Symbol and Ka-band. The company has an extensive terrestrial fiber optic network with points of presence in 168 cities and seven regional gateways to provide customers with end-to-end connectivity and a reliable platform to distribute video and data throughout the United States and internationally. About EchoStar Communications Corporation EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) serves more than 13 million satellite TV customers through its DISH Network(TM), the fastest-growing pay-TV provider in the country since 2000. DISH Network's services include hundreds of video and audio channels, Interactive TV, HDTV (High Definition TV) A set of digital television (DTV) standards that offer the highest resolution and sharpest picture. Although some HDTV sets are available in standard (rather square) screen sizes, the overwhelming majority of sets are wide screen, which eliminates , sports and international programming, together with professional installation and 24-hour customer service. EchoStar has been a leader for more than 25 years in satellite TV equipment sales and support worldwide. EchoStar is included in the Nasdaq-100 Index (NDX NDX Index NDX Index (File Name Extension) NDX Northern Document Exchange NDX Index File ) and is a Fortune 300 company. Visit EchoStar's Web site at www.echostar.com or call 1-800-333-DISH (3474). About ARTEL, Inc. Founded in 1986, ARTEL is a global leader in information technology providing a full spectrum of telecommunications, network management, solutions integration and information security services to meet the critical business and technology objectives of its clients. Operating in six of the seven continents around the globe in both commercial and government markets, ARTEL provides information technology solutions that cover the full life-cycle process, beginning with strategic business analysis and planning and ending with full implementation. Visit ARTEL on the web at www.artelinc.com. |
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