The high demand in the MENA region for voice and data transmission fueled the need for Satcom projects. As a leader in the Telecom solutions, Lunasat pioneered in this field, especially in post war Iraq in 2003 where the need for immediate interconnectivity was in demand.

Lunasat’s Baghdad office and teams were the first to install Satcom solutions in Post War Iraq. Lunasat’s warehouses are loaded with all types of VSATs and accessories to serve the growing demand in Iraq and the MENA area, be it for Governments, Corporations, and SOHOs.

• Lunasat’s services in VSAT can be summarized as follows:
1. Network design for the client
2. Proper Link Budgeting for the correct bandwidth
3. Network monitoring for each and every VSAT, 24/7
4. Complete network integration and installation
5. Satellite Bandwidth
6. Service and Maintenance for client’s sites.

Lunasat gained a big reputation in this field, because clients were getting specific designs for their specific use. Moreover, highly professional technical teams are available on the ground for immediate support to clients, be it from the 24/7 NOCs or from the availability of on-site support. Clients are highly satisfied with Lunasat’s services, especially with the negligible down time and the high SLA Lunasat provides.

In this respect, Lunasat works very closely with products specifically manufactured for this field.
Our good relationship with these suppliers enables us to train our teams on the newest products developed as well as being kept up-to-date with new developments to better serve the increasing client base.

• Some of our suppliers are:
1. Advantech: Modem and BUC manufacturers
2. DATUM: Modems
3. IPRICOT: Modems
4. Channel Master: Antenna manufacturer
5. Patriot: Antenna manufacturer
6. NJRC: BUC and LNB manufacturer
7. CISCO Routers and access servers
8. Pentamedia: DVB receivers
9. Skystream: DVB receivers
10. VIASAT: 2-way modems and routers and DAMA manufacturer
11. IDIRECT: 2-way modems and routers

Lunasat carries a sizeable stock of the VSAT components in its Iraqi and Dubai warehouses to better serve its clients, whether for new networks or for spare parts. Lunasat can dispatch immediately any type of equipment. Our logistics department will dispatch and track all items until goods are delivered in the best of terms.

Over and above the equipments and the installation, Lunasat has partnership with major Satellite Operators, to ensure the quality and the timely delivery of the right bandwidth to its clients; the extra services Lunasat provides to its VSAT clients:
1. Satellite Bandwidth
2. VOIP access for international dialing
3. VOIP and US or EU access numbers to be terminated at their routes
4. MRTG and bandwidth monitoring and control
5. Real and fake IP

• Lunasat has installed over 2000 VSATs, different in sizes and purpose:
1. DAMA project with 120 remotes for voice and data; this is used as a private network for telephony, data and fax transmission. The network consisted of two Hubs, one main and one redundant and 120 remotes, along with Bandwidth for the Hubs and the remotes.

2. Corporate networks ranging from 50 terminals using the same carrier of bandwidth; the same client uses his bandwidth between his branches for voice telephony, VPN (encrypted data), and data transmission for all its branches. These networks are used by Governments, Banks, Large corporations working and operating in our area and interconnected 24/7 to their HQ.

3. VOIP networks, whereby VOIP operators rely on Lunasat network to terminate and originate traffic from specific destinations. The high quality Bandwidth and high confidence in Lunasat’s capability, encourages these operators to work and rely on Lunasat. Networks ranging from 120 E1 and lower.

4. Smaller networks used for SOHOs and SMB are also served by the Lunasat platform specially with the revolutionary Viasat’s Linkstar and Idirect, whereby clients are able to use the efficient and high speed bandwidth for their operation. This product has been increasing tremendously in our area, especially with the new deregulation policies happening merely everywhere. Clients are always in search for better services to serve their higher need for data transmission.

5. Fly aways, DSNG, and portable VSATs are also found at Lunasat. It is used by Broadcasters, news and media as well as boaters, who are always on the move, in need for immediate interconnectivity and bandwidth on demand.

Lunasat wishes and strives to become the leading provider of Satcom solutions for the MENA region, and it is working on always giving the best and cost effective solution to its clients.

CLIENT IS ALWAYS A KING AT LUNASAT