December 11, 2003

Ministry of Public Management,
Home Affairs,
Posts and Telecommunications



MPHPT deems suitable the approval of SES Americom, Inc. as Type 1 Telecommunications Business



The MPHPT today received a report from the Telecommunications Council (chaired by AKIYAMA Yoshihisa) to its inquiry concerning approval of SES Americom, Inc. as Type 1 Telecommunications Business. The report deemed this approval suitable as per the inquiry. Accordingly, the MPHPT will promptly proceed with this approval.

The business outline of the company is as follows:

Company name SES Americom, Inc.
Investors SES Global Americas, Inc. (100%)
Type and mode of telecommunications services Dedicated services; international telecommunications services, fixed telecommunications services
Area of business Nationwide
Planned start of operations March 1, 2004
Outline of telecommunications facilities Artificial satellite, earth stations

For details refer to the Japanese web site
http://www.soumu.go.jp/s-news/2003/031211_6.html

For further information about this press release, please contact:

International Policy Division, International Affairs Department
Telecommunications Bureau
Ministry of Public Management, Home Affairs,
Posts and Telecommunications
Tel: (03) 5253-5920 Fax: (03) 5253-5924
feedback_e-telecom@soumu.go.jp