UAE-based telecommunications operator Etisalat has launched its 4G lTE and eLife services over VSAT technology on the sidelines of the ongoing IBC Content Everywhere Mena event in Dubai, UAE.

It is the first operator to launch 4G LTE and triple play services (eLife) via VSAT in the Middle East region, said a statement.

It will allow customers in remote, desert and off shore areas to enjoy high-speed data and watch eLife channels over VSAT technology.

Tareq Abdulla AlKharji, senior vice president - Data Centers and Cloud Solution at Etisalat, said: “VSAT technology provides a powerful and secure connectivity solution for companies that work in remote areas. Etisalat has more than two decades of experience in providing advanced solutions for a wide range of customers, from major oil companies to governmental entities.

“At the IBC Content Everywhere Mena, Etisalat takes great pleasure in announcing another first in the Middle East by launching 4G LTE and eLife services via the VSAT technology. It falls in line with our commitment to offer high speed broadband connectivity and entertainment experiences to our customers in remote areas, be it in the desert or the sea.”

IBC Content Everywhere Mena exhibition and conference is witnessing the participation of global technology leaders along with major suppliers, executives and practitioners in broadcast, telecoms, media and IT in the Middle East and North Africa.

The event provides a unique platform to build knowledge and understanding the latest trends, strategies and developments in the world of content and electronic media. It facilitates interaction with visionary technology companies and the service providers helping to shape content everywhere.

The participants will meet international and regional leaders who are opening up opportunities for online content distribution in the region. Through a host of discussion panels, the event covers the hottest topics across the creation, management and delivery of content across connected devices.  - TradeArabia News Service