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Bank Syariah Mandiri

Bank Syariah Mandiri has been using VSAT satellite system from Telesindo Mulia, for linking its branch in Simeuleu island, Aceh for data and voice communications. After the earthquake and tsunami hit Aceh province in 26th December 2004, the telecommunication infrastructure on the Simeuleu island was completely shutdown. The only communication out of the island was through the VSAT system at the branch, that was still operational.

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Serambi Indonesia

After the devastating earthquake and massive tsunami hit Aceh on 26th December 2004, Serambi Indonesia - the only daily newspaper in Aceh lost 60 out of a total of 180 employees it had. The public telecommunication infrastructure was completely paralysed, cutting off Aceh province from the rest of the world.