ClickSat to be the official distributor of YahClick satellite broadband in Pakistan

Abu Dhabi, 27 July 2015: Yahsat, the Abu Dhabi-based satellite operator, today announced that it has signed an agreement with new service partner Clicksat to distribute its internet broadband service, YahClick, to users across Pakistan. The partnership signing follows the official YahClick Pakistan launch on Monday 29th June.

Users will now be able to instantly connect to satellite broadband anywhere in the country using a compact satellite dish and modem, without the frustration of congested networks, including areas where terrestrial infrastructure is currently not available.

YahClick's broadband service will be delivered by Clicksat offering in country technical, operational and customer care.

Clicksat, a Marketing Company of REDtone Pakistan, is one of the fastest growing satellite solution companies in Southern Asia, deploying over 300 VSATs in last year. Its services ensure seamless integration and stable solutions to offer the best possible service to the customer. Located in four major cities of Pakistan - Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad and Multan - Clicksat is able to serve any part of the country with faster turnaround times.   

David Murphy, Chief Commercial Officer, Yahsat said: "YahClick has already enjoyed great success across the Middle East, Africa Central and South West Asia, with notable installations in banking, education and public services, and with the ever growing demand for widespread access to reliable broadband internet, we are delighted to partner with Clicksat to extend our reach and enjoy similar successes in Pakistan".

He further commented: "Clicksat bring critical knowledge of the market and customer requirements, so their expertise coupled with the flexibility, reliability and ease of installation that YahClick offers, is a powerful combination to roll out this new service."

Nadeem Younes, Chief Executive Officer, Clicksat said: "In the past, satellite broadband internet connection was regarded as a luxury for the tech savvy people, however it is now critical technology for anyone requiring fast and reliable broadband services. Economic growth in rural communities is being hampered because there is little or poor access to the internet, and YahClick addresses these issues by being a cost effective, and versatile product that suits consumers, SMEs and corporations requiring reliable, fast internet access in untapped and underserved areas of Pakistan. We are delighted to be Yahsat's partner in bringing internet access to everyone in our country who needs it."

About Al Yah Satellite Communications Company PrJSC, "Yahsat"
Yahsat provides multipurpose satellite solutions (government and commercial) for broadband, broadcast, government, and communications use across the Middle East, Africa, and Europe in addition to Central and South West Asia. Based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, and wholly owned by Mubadala Development Company, the investment vehicle of the Government of Abu Dhabi, Yahsat is the first company in the Middle East and Africa to offer multi-purpose ka-band satellite services including:

  • YahClick - offers satellite internet for home and business

  • YahService - offers managed solutions and government capacity

  • YahLink - offers IP trunking solutions, corporate networking and backhauling capacity

  • Yahlive - a joint venture between Yahsat and SES, offers premium services to broadcasters and a select choice of TV channels

Yahsat's first satellite Y1A was successfully launched in April 2011, and the company's second satellite Y1B was successfully launched in April 2012. Yahsat has announced the manufacturing of its third satellite, Al Yah 3, planned for delivery in Q4 2016, with services to be rolled out early 2017, extending their commercial Ka-band coverage to an additional 17 markets reaching 60% of Africa and over 95% of Brazil's population, marking the company's first entry in to Brazil.

For more information visit www.yahsat.ae or www.mubadala.ae

© Press Release 2015