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Kazakhstan Signs Deal With Thuraya For Local Communications
Astana (Interfax) Nov. 27, 2000 Kazakhstan's Orbita Plyus and Thuraya Satellite have signed an agreement on providing satellite telecommunications to Kazakhstan, the companies told Interfax-Kazakhstan. The agreement is part of a project for providing Thuraya satellite communications to 99 countries in Europe, North and Central Africa, the Near East and India. The total cost of the project is in excess of $1 billion. As one of the largest zones, (2.725 million square kilometers) Kazakhstan will carry, 5-7% of the project, the companies said. The project is based on the Thuraya-1 geostationary satellite, launched October 21, 2000. The satellite covers more than 40% of the Eurasian landmass. A contract with Hughes Space Communications International, the satellite supplier, includes a Thuraya-2 satellite for doubling and extending the coverage zone. The project is to launch at the beginning of 2001. Thuraya will provide 100% coverage of the territory of Kazakhstan. Orbita Plyus has exclusive rights to distribute and sell TSTC products and services in Kazakhstan.
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