Overview of Cyta's International Network

An Overview of CYTA’s International Network

May 2007

May 2007

……turning your global dreams into realityturning your global dreams into reality

Cyprus Telecommunications Authority

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CYPRUS

An island connecting continents and people

… at the crossroads of Europe, Asia & Africa

A European Union Member An international maritime

and business center Modern and efficient legal,

accounting and banking services

A major regional telecommunications hub

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Introduction to CYTA

Cyprus Telecommunications Authority (CYTA): is the incumbent operator and provides the full

spectrum of telecommunications services, in Cyprus is a government corporate body, but has evolved

into a keen, customer-driven enterprise has developed an extensive submarine cable and

satellite infrastructure offers competitive pricing for

a multitude of advanced products and services

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Complete portfolio of telecommunications products & services

Leading provider of fixed and mobile telecommunications in Cyprus

Leading Internet Service Provider IP-MPLS backbone network-convergence

of networks and services i-choice (ADSL) broadband access miVision (IP-TV, VoD) and other

associated services over ADSL to the home

CYTA´s Services Portfolio

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CYTACOM Ltd: network & customer premises equipment

CytaGlobal Hellas AE: expand CYTA´s reach internationally and address business customers in Greece

CYTA UK Ltd: expand CYTA´s reach internationally and address UK business and retail markets

EMPORION Plaza Ltd: an e-business provider & electronic shopping mall

IRIS Gateway Satellites Services Ltd: specialised satellite services provider

CYTA´s Major Subsidiary Companies

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Cyprus Population: approx 800,000, total area: 9,250 sq km Direct Telephony International Circuits: 5,900 Direct Circuits with: 50 countries and 62 operators Global Internet Connectivity: 1.5 Gb/s plus Roaming GSM : 110 countries, 257 networks Direct Exchange Lines: 379,000, ISDN channels: 81,000 Mobile Subscribers: 780,000 Broadband Customers:

• miVision: 19,000 (IP-TV)

• i-choice : 69,000 (ADSL)

CYTA’s Key Statistics

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Revenue from services: CY£ 231 millions

(approx USD 538 millions)

Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and

amortizations (EBITDA): CY£ 72 millions

Surplus from services: CY£18 millions 

EBITDA margin: 31%

Financial Results 2005

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International Connectivity

International IP-MPLS core network Two international TDM switching centers (being replaced

by soft-switches) A regional internet node (CYTANET) Two Earth Station sites with more than 20 major

antennas Three cable stations with 9 submarine cable systems Global international connectivity

• Direct Circuits with major Operators servicing all worldwide destinations

A modern network management & operations center

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APHRODITE 2APHRODITE 2

ARIANE 2ARIANE 2

CADMOSCADMOS

CIOSCIOS

KINKINΙΙRASRAS

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SEA-ME-WE 2SEA-ME-WE 2

SEA-ME-WE 3SEA-ME-WE 3

TEFKROSTEFKROS

UGARITUGARIT

EXTENSION EXTENSION SYSTEMSSYSTEMS

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…plus global extensions to the US, Europe, the Black Sea region and SE Asia …and full connectivity to Med Nautilus cable system via the new MINERVA cable subsystem

Cable Connectivity & Extensions

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Cable Connectivity & Extensions (contd… )

…by co-owning, buying or leasing capacity, CytaGlobal participates in major regional and global submarine cable systems such as AC1, ARIANE 2, BSFOCS, COLUMBUS III, MED NAUTILUS, SAT3, CELTIC, TAT 14, TAT 12-13 and Otranto - Corfu

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LEV(MINERVA)

KΙNIRAS(MINERVA)

Nicosia

Paphos

Limassol

Larnaca

MAKARIOS

Troodos

TEFKROS

Ayia Napa

PentaskhinosYeroskipos

CADMOS

BEIRUT(LEBANON)

CIOS

ISRAEL

APHRODITE 2 UGARIT TARTOUS(SYRIA)CHANIA

(CRETE)

ERMIS

Paralimni

SEA ME WE 3ITALY & ISRAEL

Cable Connectivity & Extensions (contd… )

MINERVA

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A new submarine fibre optic cable system is under development… Building on existing relationship with Telecom Italia Sparkle via the

Med Nautilus and LEV submarine cable systems Fully operational by December 2007

MINERVA: a New Cable Sub-system

LEV

Kiniras

new segment

Extension to Europe and

beyondterrestrial segment

Med Nautilus

Mazara

Catania

Yeroskipos

Pentaskinos

Extension to Middle East, Far East and beyond

MINERVASubsystem

BranchingUnit

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CADMOS, UGARIT and BERYTAR cable systems have been upgraded to form a self-healing ring

Mutual restoration facilities are provided between the systems

The CADMOS – UGARIT – BERYTAR Ring

UGARITExtension to Europe and

beyond

CADMOS

TartusPentaskinos

CADMOS – UGARIT – BERYTAR Ring

Beirut (Jeideh)

BERYTAR

ALETAR

to Jordan

to Alexandria

Beirut (Ras-Beirut)

terrestrial

terrestrial

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CytaWorld.Net: Global IP - MPLS

Global IP - MPLS connectivity Major nodes in Nicosia, Athens and

London with international extensions Integrating voice, data and video into a single global network Secure, flexible, scalable broadband

network Services provided via CytaWorld.Net

include MPLS - VPNs, IP Transit, VoIP

INTERNET

MPLS NETWORKS

(CYTACONNECT)

ATHENSLONDON

NICOSIA

MED MED NAUTILUSNAUTILUS

CYTANET CYTAWORLD.NET

MANAGEMENT

CYTACONNECT CUSTOMERS

VOICE

NETWORK

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The largest Internet Service Provider in Cyprus Global internet connectivity exceeding 1.5 Gbps capacity Build-in diversity, redundancy and resilience CytaNet´s market share in Cyprus: 70%

• 37% of Cyprus households connected to Internet

• 24% via broadband connections Major international customers using ~20% of resources

CYTA Internet Services

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CytaNet IP - MPLS Core Network

Cyta UK Ltd CytaGlobal Hellas AE

Cyprus

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CYTA Satellite Teleport Facilities

Two Earth Station sites (MAKARIOS & ERMIS) with a complement of more than 20 major satellite earth stations

Connections with: INTELSAT, EUTELSAT, NSS, ASIASAT, SES, INTERSPUTNIK and ARABSAT

25 years experience in satellite communication

Maintenance and support for 24 hours, 365 days per year

ISO 9001: 2000 certified

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Satellite Systems

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Services via CYTA’s Satellite Teleports

Television (permanent, periodic and occasional)

International telephony Monitoring services Data & Internet Hosting services VSAT services Video head-end for ADSL TV

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Points of Presence in Cyprus, the UK (CYTA UK Ltd) and Greece (CytaGlobal Hellas AE)

Accept and receive customer services at Points-of-Presence, in London and Athens

Combine fibre and satellite capabilities into integrated products

Integrating Fibre to Satellite Solutions

CYCY

UKUK

GRGR

Global coverage in cooperation with other

service partners

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International Network Traffic Management Center

According to ITU-T Recommendations E410 - E415 Provides real-time international network monitoring

performance, best-cost-routing & statistics Enables rapid corrective action, by applying Network Traffic

Management Controls Objective: to manage the international voice network, and

maximise Quality-of-Service and ASR

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International Traffic Statistics (minutes)

519,80504,99

469,06

417,93

343,75

284,61

243,46195,07

162,06149,69135,56

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International Capacity Statistics (2004-2007)

188 195 209201122

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Telephony & I SDN Private Leased LinesCYTANET & CytaWorld.Net Transit Connections

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International Carrier Services & Products

Wholesale Voice Products Dedicated Transit Connections Capacity Transfer (cable, satellite) Internet Connectivity Signalling Transfer Facilities Cable Restoration Services Co-location & Outsourcing International Private Leased Circuits Satellite Turn-Around Services Submarine Cable Consultancy Services ATM and FR Private Virtual Circuits MPLS Virtual Private Networks

CytaGlobal portfolios of products &

services

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Why CYTA?

Extensive experience in international communications Modern submarine fibre network with international POPs Dedicated Earth Station facilities for satellite access Integrated fibre to satellite solutions Ideal geographical location with optimal weather

conditions and interference -free environment Quality services, EFQM, ISO 9001: 2002 certifications Established player with solid financial position Stable economic & political environment

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