As the operator of Europe’s leading Direct-to-Home satellite system, ASTRA takes an active role in supporting developments in satellite-based broadband applications and standards. A recent successful innovation is ASTRA2Connect, which instantly enables ISPs and telecommunications operators to offer a complementary, all-satellite based, two-way broadband internet access service - especially valuable in areas where terrestrial access offers are limited. ASTRA2Connect is an ASTRA Broadband Services (ABBS) product. ABBS is a wholly-owned subsidiary of SES ASTRA.