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)