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January 05, 2007

PolarSat Supplies VSAT Network to Supernet

Montreal, Quebec, Canada, January 5, 2007 – PolarSat is proud to announce the supply of a VSAT network to Supernet for a private network application within Pakistan. The network will include voice and data communication using PolarSat advanced VSAT Technology.
The network consists of 1 main station which will perform the functions of Network Management, and traffic concentration for the data signals, and 25 remote nodes, which provides a highly flexible platform, combining voice, fax, data and videoconferencing capabilities.

PolarSat VSATPlus II product was selected as it provides a full mesh, hub less network with no single point of failure and offers the greatest ease of network configuration and expansion. It supports the most demanding network applications including high quality voice, low and high-speed data, video conferencing and fax - all in a single low-cost, integrated platform. Combined with the unique direct E1 telephony and Frame Relay interface, the VSATPlus II satellite communications terminal offers multi service capability, using Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) with Frequency Hopping (FHOP).
“Our VSAT technology was selected for its reliability, flexibility, and expandability, as well as for our Redundant NMS providing a robust scheme allowing multiple NMS platforms to remain synchronized to each other which are particularly well suited for the client’s application”, states Ron Mankarious, Executive V.P., PolarSat. In addition it has the capability of C7 full mesh trunking. Customer switches are C7 and the PolarSat solution allowed for an efficient and powerful full-mesh DAMA solution, which is possible due to the powerful features on the E1 Card
Mr. Imran Malik, CEO Supernet commented “ PolarSat products are renowned throughout the world for Data Networking Solutions and this partnership would be beneficial for the customers in terms of better reliability, latest technology and product satisfaction”.
ABOUT SUPERNET:

Supernet is the leading data network operator in Pakistan. Supernet provides a vast portfolio of integrated communication infrastructure solutions to facilitate the key business processes of corporate and SME customers. Supernet also has the expertise and the experience to deliver innovative solutions that provide unsurpassed value to our customers. Our other service includes VSAT, frame relay, broadband wireless access, microwave radio’s and a full range of high speed value-added internet services that enable customers to meet and collaborate remotely to effectively conduct businesses anywhere, anytime.

Supernet being the market leader has won the First Telecom Excellence Award 2006 by the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industries (FPCCI) for the market leader in Corporate Data Network Services and ISP. Singtel which is the Asia’s leading communication group has accorded Supernet Limited, its “Recognition of Strategic Partnership 2006” award in acknowledgement of the existing relationship and interest to build the strategic partnership between the two companies.

ABOUT POLARSAT
PolarSat Inc. is a privately-held company focused on the development and manufacture of satellite communications terminal equipment and systems. PolarSat’s head office and manufacturing plant is located in Kirkland, Quebec, Canada. The company also has sales offices in Beijing and Jakarta.

In addition to VSATPlus II, PolarSat also offers the FlexiDAMA product line. FlexiDAMA provides state-of-the-art IP functionality including advanced Bandwidth on Demand (BoD), DAMA (Demand Assigned Multiple Access) capabilities and Turbo Product Codes.

For More Information on PolarSat Please visit www.PolarSat.com