NewSat leases Jabiru-2 capacity from Measat

Australian satellite operator NewSat has finalised an agreement with Measat Satellite Systems for the lease of satellite capacity for Jabiru-2. The final agreement provides NewSat with multiple transponders of capacity covering Papua New Guinea, Timor Leste, and high demand regions in and around Australia, including Pilbara, Kimberly, North West Shelf, and Timor Gap for the fifteen year life of the satellite. Launching in 2013, Jabiru-2's Ku-band capacity will provide oil, gas, mining and government customers with business-grade internet, voice, data, and video communication services. Earlier this year, Measat secured USD 180 million of capacity on the Jabiru-1 satellite.