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1. O3b Networks
Corporate brochure Fiber Speed. Satellite Reach.

2. Extending
your reach,
one beam
at a time.

3. 00_01 02 Developed to meet a business need
06 Who we are
08 What we do
10 The technology
14 The O3b advantage
18 Our investors
19 Making it happen
Contents

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Developed to meet
a business need
Over three billion people in the world are denied the benefits
of globalization because they are denied access to 21st century
communications networks. Historically, they have not been able to
access the internet, meaning they have not been able to connect
with the rest of the world and benefit from the economic growth
that can come with that connection. O3b is deploying a next-generation
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satellite network that enables telecommunications
operators, internet service providers, enterprise and government
customers in these markets to extend their range and reach of
service through fast, flexible and affordable connectivity.

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8. gneenxetration network that combines the speed
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of fiber with the reach of satellite.

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Who we are
O3b is the first and only global satellite service provider capable of
transporting your network traffic with lower latency than long haul
fiber to virtually any location of your choosing. O3b will transform
satellite communications by deploying a groundbreaking, next-generation
satellite constellation delivering the highest combination
of bandwidth, speed, low latency, coverage and availability – with
a commitment to quality that customers can rely on and at a price
accessible to everyone. This global satellite constellation has the
flexibility to meet the capacity and network demands of Internet
Service Providers, Telecommunication Providers, Enterprise customers
& Government in the emerging markets of the world. O3b’s next
generation satellite constellation will reach consumers, businesses
and other organizations in 180 countries across Asia, Africa, Latin
America, the Middle East and The Pacific.
O3b satellite – 8,062km
O3b’s satellites will be placed in orbit 8,062
kilometers from the earth providing around
70% of the world’s population with fiber quality
internet connectivity.

10. O3b’s unique network of Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) satellites
offer low latency, with round trip data transmission of less than
150 milliseconds. Using our network, our customers can offer a
variety of applications to a wide range of business, consumers,
government and public organizations.
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What we do

11. IP Trunking
O3bTrunk connects your carrier network to the Internet, allowing
you to transmit and receive data at unparalleled speed, quality,
and low cost. Optimized with a variety of network solutions, our
scalable bandwidth can increase your capacity to grow and
provide a flexible, cost effective solution you can tailor to your
budget, which is supported by various service level agreements
that suit your needs.
Offshore Communications
O3bEnergy offers the performance of fiber with the flexibility of
satellite, delivered cost effectively and reliably. O3bEnergy is the
first satellite solution that matches your IT investments, with a
transport technology designed to meet the performance needs of
your network now and in the future. We offer unlimited scalable
bandwidth whilst reducing network latency to one quarter of that
for existing geostationary satellites.
Government
Flawless communications for the Government sector is paramount.
O3b provides secure communication solutions, combined with
global coverage to government entities, humanitarian organisations
and international peace-keeping and aid agencies. Using our
unique MEO constellation, which offers high speeds and low
latency, Government customers can take advantage of sustainable,
secure, cost-effective communication solutions, combined with
global coverage and the ability to deliver mission critical
applications when and where they are needed.
Mobile Backhaul
Reach more subscribers for less with O3bCell, the smarter solution
for mobile backhaul. O3bCell allows mobile operators to reach
more subscribers economically, significantly improving voice
quality while supporting data rates unachievable using
conventional satellite solutions. O3bCell is the response to the
challenges of today’s emerging market network operators.
Maritime
On shore, the days of voice communication as the primary means
of staying connected are long gone and the same is now true at
sea. O3bMaritime will deliver for the first time truly immersive
broadband experience at sea leading to unrivalled guest
satisfaction, providing increased revenue generation, enhanced
crew welfare and the potential for greater IT operational efficiency
for the cruise operators.

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The technology
O3b is building a next-generation network that
combines the speed of fiber with the reach of satellite.
Constellation
l Designed, integrated and tested by
Thales Alenia Space
l Initial constellation of 12 satellites and
additional satellites can be deployed
to meet market demands
l Orbital spacing: 45°
l Orbital height: 8,062km
l Orbital inclination: <0.1°
l Ground period: 360 min / number
of contacts: 4 per day
Beams
l Ka-band
l Optimal coverage between
45° north/south latitudes
l 10 beams per region (7 regions) totaling
70 remote beams per 8 satellite constellation
l Up to 1.2 Gbps per beam (600 Mbps x 2)
l 84 Gbps available per 8 satellite constellation
l Beam coverage: 700km diameter
l Transponder bandwidth: 216 MHz;
2 x 216 MHz per beam
Gateways
l Global network of gateways
l Strategically located on the internet backbone
l Enabling flexible, reliable, and secure
connectivity options
Terminals
O3b is working with industry partners to develop
a range of terminals that support a variety
of customer applications. We use advanced
technologies enabling:
l Optimized bandwidth efficiency
l Easy deployment
l High reliability
l Simple maintenance
l Attractive pricing

13. Service coverage Serving regional markets from a global network of access gateways.
Coverage map
Service Area
45 Latitude +– Key
locations
Hawaii
Texas Portugal
Greece
Customers can connect to fiber infrastructure
through Regional Gateways
Pakistan
W. Australia S.E. Australia
Peru
Brazil
Uninterrupted
global coverage
O3b’s ultra-low latency, fiber speed satellite network is a very
attractive customer proposition that will open up a new and
exciting world to billions of people who, up to now, have not
experienced the benefits of fast Internet connectivity.
Service(s)
45 Latitude +–
Key
Gateway
locations
Customers can connect to fiber infrastructure through Regional Gateways

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The O3b advantage
High capacity
O3b’s satellites provide fiber like throughput with an
average of three to four times higher bandwidth capacity
than geosynchronous or inclined orbit satellites. More
bandwidth means more people can be connected to the
internet at fiber speeds, and unlike alternative satellite
solutions, bandwidth demand will not outstrip O3b’s
own ability to supply capacity. We can give you complete
assurance that as a supplier we can match your growth.

17. Fiber speed Satellite reach Low latency
Affordable cost
The O3b solution eliminates the need to construct
extensive and expensive terrestrial backhaul networks,
offering lower cost per megabit then current
geosynchronous or inclined orbit satellites. This enables
our operators to connect more customers, and the ability
to focus more time on the front end of their business,
increasing market share and profitability.
Global coverage
Satellite technology can deliver internet connectivity
to any location on the planet.
O3b’s next-generation satellite constellation will reach
consumers, businesses and other organizations in
180 countries across Asia, Africa, Latin America,
the Middle East and The Pacific.
Several billion people will enjoy access to broadband for
the first time. If you can see the sky, the O3b network can
connect you.
O3b’s unique network of Medium Earth Orbit (MEO)
satellites virtually eliminates high latency. Round-trip
data transmission takes less than 150 milliseconds.
This creates a web experience significantly closer
to terrestrial systems such as DSL or Optical Fiber.
For the end customer, this means…
l Fast web access
l Clear, natural voice communications
l Real-time, lag-free video conferencing
l Full-speed IP over VPN
l Seamless access to web-based software and services

19. Conbnusecinteisnsg

20. O3b Networks enjoys world-class financial and operational support from an
investment team that has the technical understanding and diverse experience
necessary to enable O3b to realize its goals.
“O3b not only brings connectivity to emerging markets. It brings good low latency connectivity, so people can have the same kind of broadband
experience that you have in the developed world with good infrastructure in some of the most remote places. Connectivity and information are
great equalizers. It allows people to grow, it allows countries to grow and we think that O3b can be part of that growth by bringing not only
bandwidth, but stimulating more bandwidth to come in, because of the growth ”
Larry Alder, Business Operations Director, Google
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Our investors
l SES is a world-leading satellite operator
with a fleet of 53 geostationary satellites. The
company provides satellite communications
services to broadcasters, content and internet
service providers, mobile and fixed network
operators and business and governmental
organisations worldwide.
l The Development Bank of Southern Africa
(DBSA) is one of several development finance
institutions in South and Southern Africa. Its
purpose is to accelerate sustainable socio-economic
development by funding physical,
social and economic infrastructure. DBSA’s goal
is to improve the quality of life of the people
of the region. The Bank plays a multiple role
of Financier, Advisor, Partner, Implementer and
Integrator to mobilize finance and expertise for
development projects.
l Satya Capital is an independent investment
firm, focused on Africa. Through the Satya
Capital Africa Fund and Satya Capital
Opportunities we invest in growing businesses
across the continent. We have a deep
understanding of Africa and experience of
the demands and rewards of building a first-class
growth business in the region. We seek
to partner with business people and teams
who are as passionate as we are about the
opportunities flowing from Africa’s continued
change. We aim to translate this into superior
returns for our investors and the people with
whom we invest.
l Liberty Global is the leading international
cable operator offering advanced video,
telephone and broadband internet services.
Liberty Global operates state-of-the-art
broadband communications networks in 15
countries. The company is principally located in
Europe, Japan, Chile and Australia, serving over
16 million customers. Liberty Global’s operations
also include significant media and programming
businesses such as Chellomedia in Europe. The
company has over 21,000 employees worldwide
and turnover exceeding $10 billion per year.
HSBC Holdings serves over 128 million
customers worldwide through around 10,000
offices in 83 countries and territories in Europe,
the Asia-Pacific region, the Americas, the
Middle East and Africa. With assets of some
$2,354 billion at 31 December 2007, HSBC is
one of the world’s largest banking and financial
services organizations. HSBC is marketed
worldwide as “the world’s local bank”.
l North Bridge Venture Partners as been a
lead investor in over 120 innovative start-up
companies spanning the communications,
software and digital media industries.
l Allen & Company is a closely held,
investment banking firm founded in 2002.
It is the successor to the business of Allen &
Company Incorporated, a corporation founded
in 1964. The firm is actively involved in
traditional investment banking activities such
as underwriting of public offerings, private
placements, financial advisory services, mergers
and acquisitions, and money management. The
firm serves as advisor to a long list of America’s
largest and most innovative corporations.
l Google is a public and profitable company
focused on search services. Named for the
mathematical term “googol”, Google operates
web sites at many international domains, with
the most trafficked being www.google.com.
Google is widely recognised as the “World’s Best
Search Engine” and is fast, accurate and easy to
use. The company also serves corporate clients
and its breakthrough technology and continued
innovation serve the company’s mission of
“organizing the world’s information and making
it universally accessible and useful.”

21. Making it happen
At O3b, our people are our biggest asset. We have the highest caliber of space
and ground engineers, technical and commercial experts and a world-class sales
team with a passion, dedication and raw determination to make O3b a success,
and provide the internet to millions of people around the world.
Furthermore, we have partnered with some of the best satellite industry experts
in the world to spur the development of this innovative satellite system.
l Thales Alenia Space The European leader
in satellite systems and a major player in
orbital infrastructures, Thales Alenia Space is
a joint venture between Thales (67 per cent)
and Finmeccanica (33 per cent). Thales Alenia
Space sets the global standard in solutions for
space telecoms, radar, optical Earth observation,
defense, security, navigation and science.
Thales Alenia Space is also the worldwide
leader in telecommunication payloads with
over 200 payloads ordered (i.e. 30 per cent
of market share).
l ViaSat produces innovative satellite
and other digital communication products
that enable fast, secure, and efficient
communications to any location. Bringing
today’s new communication applications to
people out of reach of terrestrial networks, in
both the commercial and government sectors,
with a variety of networking products. ViaSat
also owns WildBlue, the premier Ka-band
satellite broadband service provider.
l Comtech EF Data Corp. is the recognized
global leader in satellite bandwidth efficiency
and link optimization. The advanced
communication solutions encompass the
Advanced VSAT Solutions, Modems, RAN &
WAN Optimization, Managed Bandwidth and
RF products. The Company is recognized as a
technology innovator, and has a reputation for
exceptional product quality and reliability. The
solutions enable commercial and government
users to reduce OPEX/CAPEX and to increase
throughput for fixed and mobile/transportable
satellite-based applications.
l Arianespace was founded in 1980 as
the world’s first commercial satellite launch
company. Backed by its 23 shareholders and
the European Space Agency, Arianespace
proposes an unrivalled launcher family,
comprising Ariane 5, Soyuz and Vega, and an
international workforce renowned for their
culture of commitment and excellence.
l GD SATCOM Technologies is positioned
to provide solutions for global satellite and
wireless communications requirements. The
company are market leaders for base station
and earth station communications products and
services, VSAT antennas and antenna systems,
and wireless backhaul products.
l Gilat designs, develops and markets
innovative satellite and hybrid networking
products, services and solutions and has
shipped more than 1,000,000 VSATs to
operators in 85 countries. Gilat provides
broadband solutions that deliver efficient,
reliable and affordable data, Internet, voice
and video to enterprises, governments,
carriers and consumers around the globe.

22. Empowering underserved markets with
bountiful bandwidth.
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23. Contact details
Corporate Headquarters
O3b Networks Limited
3rd Floor Anley House
Anley Street
JE2 3QE Jersey
Tel: +44 1534 828 590
Operational Headquarters
O3b Networks
Johan van Oldenbarneveltlaan 5
2582 NE The Hague
The Netherlands
Tel: +31 70 711 6500
For details on our global offices, please check:
www.o3bnetworks.com