Direct On PC Ltd Nigeria signs multi-year, multi-million dollar contract with O3b Networks

* Leading Network Operator and Internet/Intranet Services Provider in Nigeria
and West Africa signs contract for high capacity, low latency bandwidth

ST. JOHN, Jersey, Channel Islands--(Business Wire)--
O3b Networks Limited (O3b) the developer of a new fibre quality,
satellite-based, global Internet backbone infrastructure announced today that
Direct On PC Ltd (DOPC), a leading Internet and Intranet Services Provider in
Nigeria and West Africa has signed a multi-year, multi-million dollar contract
for services with O3b Networks, Ltd.

DOPC has selected O3b`s QuickSTART and QuickVAR carrier services to
significantly expand the capacity and geographic coverage of the DOPC backbone
network. DOPC currently deploys satellite, wireless, and WiMax broadband
solutions on cutting edge technologies for enterprise and residential customers
in Nigeria and West Africa.

O3b Networks Limited, funded principally by Google Inc., Liberty Global, Inc.
and HSBC Principal Investments, is building the world`s first ultra-low-latency,
fibre speed, satellite network. The network is designed to improve Internet
access for millions of consumers and businesses in emerging and developing
markets.

"After due diligence, we decided to sign for a large capacity of bandwidth to
substitute for fibre connectivity across Nigeria. Especially in geographic
regions where microwave and fibre connectivity will always prove a challenge",
said Mahesh Sadhwani, Vice Chairman, DOPC. "With this technology we will have a
`fibre in the sky` solution for our WiMax, VOIP and Enterprise class Internet
and Intranet solutions. This solution will compete with fibre class connectivity
in terms of latency, uptime, pricing and will enable us to quickly deploy fibre
like services anywhere in Nigeria at a very rapid pace and economical cost."

"We are thrilled that DOPC awarded O3b this significant contract after a lengthy
and competitive selection process" said John Finney, EVP Global Sales and
Marketing, O3b Networks, Ltd. "Carriers and service providers worldwide are
realizing the significant advantages of O3b`s solutions. O3b provides `fiber
quality` service from a next generation satellite platform in high capacity and
low latency terms but with substantially more geographic coverage than fiber.
Our services are `carrier class` due to O3b`s system wide redundancy and right
price to help operators cope with the pressures of higher bandwidth requirements
and competitive prices. With O3b`s QuickSTART service, we provide a risk
mitigated, carrier managed service that allows rapid deployment into fast
developing markets around the globe."

About O3b Networks Limited

O3b Networks Limited is building a new fiber-quality,satellite-based, global
Internet backbone for telecommunications operators (telcos) and Internet service
providers (ISPs) in emerging markets. The O3b Networks system will combine reach
of a satellite with the speed of a fibre-optic network. With investment and
operational support from Google Inc., Liberty Global, Inc. and HSBC Principal
Investments, the O3b Networks system will provide telcos and ISPs with a
low-cost, high-speed alternative to connect their 3G, WiMAX and fixed-line
networks to the rest of the world. This will allow billions of consumers and
businesses in more than 150 countries to benefit from high-speed Internet
connectivity for educational, medical and commercial applications. O3b Networks
Limited headquarters are located in St. John, Jersey, Channel Islands. Ground
systems and technical development are managed through its wholly owned
subsidiary in Englewood, Colorado. For more information visit
www.o3bnetworks.com.

About Direct On PC

Direct On PC Ltd. is the leading Internet Service Provider in Nigeria, providing
enterprise, corporate and retail solutions encompassing intranet, Internet,
Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), and end-to-end network solutions. DOPC has
installed over 5000 VSATs in 95 cities in Nigeria and other West African
countries. DOPC has deployed WiMAX network in 3 cities & FWA network in 4 cities
of Nigeria. DOPC has made substantial investments in satellite space segment,
technology, bandwidth, manpower, and infrastructure. The company has
relationships with leading vendors to provide the most updated technology and
services in the country & has won many awards including the award for best ISP
for last six years. The company is a member of Bhojraj Chanrai Group and is
headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria with branches in Port Harcourt and Abuja. For
additional information, please visit www.directonpc.com.

O3b Networks, Ltd
Mike Serrano
Telephone: +1-925-915-4835
E-mail: mike.serrano@o3bnetworks.com
or
Direct On PC
Anurag Garg, Director- Operations
Phone: +234-8037758004
anurag@directonpc.com

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