ABS (satellite operator)

ABS is a global satellite operator and has offices in United Arab Emirates, Asia and United States. Operating 5 communication satellites, the satellite fleet currently covers 93% of the world's population including the Americas, Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Northern Asia. The company provides satellite services of data, video and internet services for broadcast, Internet and VSAT users for enterprises, governments and communities.

History
ABS (formerly known as Asia Broadcast Satellite) was established in 2006 with major shareholder Citigroup Venture Capital International (CVCI) and the financial backing of Asia Debt Management Capital (ADM). The company acquired its first satellite, a Lockheed Martin Intersputnik 1 (LMI-1), which was renamed as ABS-1.

ABS expanded its fleet (ABS-2, ABS-2A, ABS-3A, ABS-4 and ABS-6).