SingTel Aeradio Puts Norsat DVB Data Hub Into Service for New Broadband Services

Business Wire, August 13, 2001

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BURNABY, B.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 13, 2001

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SingTel Aeradio Pte Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Singapore Telecom, South East Asia's leading telecommunications service provider, and Norsat International Inc. (Nasdaq:NSAT)(TSE:NII.), today announced that the SpectraWorks DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) Data Hub purchased in January, 2001 has been installed, commissioned and is ready for delivering DVB broadband services across Asia on the ST-1 satellite.

The SpectraWorks DVB Data Hub is installed at the Bukit Timah Earth Station in Singapore and used for a range of DVB over IP (Internet Protocol) applications including high speed Internet, videoconferencing, VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) and data transfer.

"SingTel commenced its search approximately one year ago to find the most suitable open standard, satellite DVB system offering in the industry. After a review of the various alternatives, we found that Norsat SpectraWorks system is able to fulfill most of our requirements," said Tay Chek Khoon, Vice President of SingTel Satellite Business and Global Management. "There are excellent opportunities in the Asian satellite market and our investment in new infrastructure will enable SingTel will move quickly to introduce new broadband satellite services."

"Norsat SpectraWorks DVB platform will expand SingTel's list of satellite products and to provide cost effective solution to corporate and internet customers with multiple overseas locations/offices," added Aaron Chin, Director of SatCom Services.

"Norsat was impressive not only in the products but also in the knowledge and professionalism displayed by their people," said Tan Kah Rhu, Chief Executive Officer of SingTel Aeradio.

"Norsat is pleased to have been selected by SingTel Aeradio as part of Singapore Telecom's ambitious plans to provide advanced interactive multimedia services in Singapore and throughout South East Asia," said Mark Ahrens-Townsend, Norsat's President and CEO. "Our agreement with SingTel Aeradio reinforces that Norsat continues to the be choice of leading telecommunication providers for proven open standard satellite DVB-IP solutions. Norsat looks forward to a long and mutually successful relationship with SingTel."

About SingTel Aeradio

SingTel Aeradio Pte Ltd (SAPL), a wholly owned subsidiary of the SingTel Group, is a leading IT service provider in Singapore. SAPL has extensive experience in providing consultancy and design services, systems integration and maintenance of enterprise network infrastructure to both the public and private sectors in Singapore. Its customers include those in government agencies, educational institutions, aviation and service industries and the property sectors. Since the 1950s, SAPL has been providing consultancy on airport projects and facilities management services to the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), Meteorological Service, Marine Departments, RSAF and other airport operators and agencies in Singapore.

About SingTel

SingTel is Asia's leading communications company with a comprehensive portfolio of services that include voice and data services over fixed, wireless and Internet platforms. Servicing both the corporate and residential markets, SingTel is committed to bringing the best of global communications to its customers in the Asia Pacific and beyond.

About Norsat

Norsat International Inc. designs, engineers and markets premium products for use in the satellite wireless communications industry. Norsat develops satellite broadband terminals and DVB Data Hubs for the broadband IP market and is a supplier of VSAT components.

Statements in this release relating to matters that are not historical fact are forward-looking statements based on current expectations, forecasts, and assumptions that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially.