The Global VSAT Forum is an association of key companies involved in the business of delivering advanced digital fixed satellite systems and services to consumers, and commercial and government enterprises worldwide.

The Forum is independent and non-profit and has a global remit. It is also non-partisan - any companies or organisations with an interest in the VSAT industry are encourage to join.

Telenor Satellite Networks AS, a subsidiary of Telenor ASA (NASDAQ: TELN, OSE: TEL) and a leading provider of satellite-based communications and services, is one of PolarSat's major investors.

Telenor is Norway's largest telecommunications group, with substantial international mobile operations. Continued development of the international mobile portfolio is an integral part of Telenor's strategy, as well as a basis for further growth. At the outset of 2003, Telenor had substantial business activities in 16 countries. The activities were managed through partly or fully owned companies within four business areas. Mobile communications is the largest area, with substantial operations in 12 countries. In addition, Telenor has satellite operations covering large parts of the world.