BT expands into Indonesia

BT expands into Indonesia

JAKARTA (JP): British Telecom (BT) has announced the expansion
of its portfolio of telecommunications services in Asia with the
launch of SatLink Asia, a transborder service now available in
Indonesia and five other markets.

SatLink Asia, developed by BT's satellite experts, is the
first Pan-Asian satellite service offered by the company and will
extend its coverage across the region and help it make an entry
into key markets.

Ian McKenzie, chief operating officer of BT Global Strategic
Markets, said yesterday that Satlink Asia was developed to meet
the increasing demand of multinationals and large regional
corporations for dynamic and reliable telecommunications
services.

"By strengthening our service offerings, SatLink will build
the overall portfolio available to business customers through BT
and, when the deal closes, our new joint venture with AT&T," he
said. (hen)