From: Collado,PedroAfghanistan
Sent:Tuesday, March 01, 2011 12.25 PM

Dear Wafa

I wish you say thank you for all your support from all the Soldiers here in Afghanistan. Because the internet connection via the satellite we can now talk to our love ones back home.

I have Soldier that have not spoken to love one for weeks, but now stay in touch constantly. The morale is high and we are very grateful for allowing us to use your services.

Again thank you so much for your outstanding tech support and customer service.

From: Chris DeaverAfghanistan
Sent:Tuesday, May 12, 2010 12.15 PM
2 Dual 4000 Client -

WAFA Company,

I would like to pass along how impressed we are with the service we received from the sales and technical services form WAFA. We ordered a Satellite Internet Hughes X50 from WAFA and received the equipment with two days of purchase.

To coordinate delivery to such a remote location in such a short time is a great feat in itself. The next hurdle was the installation of the equipment. With the coordination with the WAFA team over chat we were given specific intstructions on how to set up and load software needed for the modem to function properly.

After another day of troubleshooting and resetting the modem we were able to obtain the required signal strength and passed our technical data to WAFA. The next day by lunch time our service was activated and we were surfing the net with a more than fast connection capability. We owe the success of having this communication capability available to the dedicated members of the WAFA team and I whole heartedly recommend them to anyone looking for service in the region.

From: Steven Richardson,Afghanistan
Sent:Tuesday, May 12, 2010 12.15 PM
To whom it may concern:

Hello ,

I have no reservations whatsoever with Wafa. They were very friendly with me before the process. I was VERY tentative because of the problems we had with another Pakistani company while stationed at Sharana. So I therefore had many questions for Wafa. Kamal was very helpful in allaying any fears I had. When I received the equipment, Anshul Gupta was very helpful and approachable with setup. I strongly recommend purchasing a satellite meter to fine tune the signal (you can google and buy one).

Since being in operation, for two months now, there have been some minor problems with the hub (not on our side but with the satellite or in UAE). Wafa was diligent in apprising me of the situation and it was quickly resolved. I’ve enjoyed my service and the easy method of payment online.

I would STRONGLY recommend using this reputable company. They are trustworthy and customer service oriented.

Sincerely
Steven Richardson

From: Chris DeaverAfghanistan
Sent:Sunday, May 02, 2010 11.02 AM
2 Dual 4000 Client -

WAFA Company,

I wanted to thank you for the awesome support and service from your company. We struggled to find a reliable company to provide our internet needs in a combat zone and we are very pleased we found you. You informed us every step of the way where the equipment was located during shipment and it arrived quickly. Upon arrival of the equipment you sent us information on how to align the satellite and the data to enter into the modem. We had the system up and running the same day we received the equipment!! You even allowed us a demo to see the difference from the service we purchased and the premium package.

Mr. Anshul was very helpful and prompt in answering our questions. We are very delighted with the service and the quick customer service. Its very easy and convenient to use PayPal to make our monthly payments. I have recommended Wafa to two other units and one has purchased the system. Our antennas are 15 feet apart. I'm confident the second unit will also purchase the system based on our recommendations. I have no reservations in recommending your company and service to other soldiers.

Sincerely
Steven Richardson

From:Doughlas Weinert ,Afghanistan
Sent:Saturday, March 27, 2010 2:50 PM
To whom it may concern:

Hello Gentlemen,

I ordered my Vsat through Wafa.Prior to purchasing i had emailed their sales department with over 200 emails before i made my final decision. Once i had sent the payment it was a matter of days before it arrived. They manage to put me in touch with someone who had my Vsat delivered on a chinook in 2-3 days. The system was easy to setup and their Support team helped me every step of the way. I had a major problem with my connection speeds at first. I emailed them stating what was wrong. I instantly got an email back saying they would look into the issue and resolve it, and they did just that. I cant even count the amount of hours and resources they used to make sure my site was operational.

My Vsat still runs into a very few ocassional problems but it only takes a few emails to resolve the problem. I encourage anyone thinking of ordering a satellite system to go through Wafa. They have been a HUGE help and i cannot thank them enough. Wafa may be a company but i will always think of them and their support team as friends. Always there, through the thick and thin.


Sincerely
Douglas Weinert

From:James Bishop ,Iraq
Sent:Thursday, Feb 17, 2010 3:51 PM
To whom it may concern:

Hello Gentlemen,

I will like to express my appreciation for your quick response concerning the consumption of my bandwidth. You responded almost instantaneously, and even provided usable and realistic suggestions for me and my associates on how to lower bandwidth our usage.

Mr. Shahnawaz even provided a monitoring system for our daily, weekly and even monthly usage. I really appreciate your genuine concern for your clients and I will definitely be a longtime and loyal customer.


Sincerely
James Bishop
Once again, thank you.

From:Coffman SFC Michael J ,Afghanistan
Sent:Thursday, Nov 26 , 2009 13:06 PM
To whom it may concern:

As a new customer to WAFA I would like to thank your company on the overall satisfactory service we have received in the past few weeks. From first contacting you until we had the system setup the service was expedient.

The only small problem arose when the group of us was informed by one of our reps and/or yourselves the difference in price and what we paid; once we investigated the situation it came out pretty good. The contents arrived fairly quickly with no damaged parts.Again, overall I would definitely refer WAFA to other prospective customers.

Once again, thank you.

From:S. Hakim Hamdani D.K German Clinic Afghanistan
Sent:Sunday, June 15, 2009 11:06 AM
To whom it may concern:

Our decision to procure our uplink from WAFA was made on the basis of a recommendation from a business associate who had already made good experiences in using their services. We approached WAFA with our rather complex needs and were met with friendly, helpful efforts to ensure that we could make an informed decision in switching providers. Even though our efforts to get the hardware set up were fraught with difficulties for some weeks, we managed, with the kind held of the WAFA support team, to get things up and working smoothly. We did not procure this uplink just to have fast browsing capabilities. We run several mission-critical network services on our local network, some of which we export to the outside world and WAFA's dedication and commitment to adhere to international standards ensured that the actual transition was smooth and pain-free.

We can wholeheartedly recommend WAFA as an internet provider because they not only deliver what they advertise, but also because their support is second-to-none. As someone with twenty plus years of ICT experience, I personally have to say that it is a great pleasure working with them, for when you pick up the phone or send an email to resolve an issue, you are put in touch with someone who actually knows what they are talking about and is able to meet the customer's needs. Efficiently, swiftly and professionally. Especially given the difficulties in procuring reliable uplinks here in Afghanistan, I can say that WAFA was the key to our success in finally having hassle-free, always-on connectivity, no matter what form the data to be transferred might take. Two big thumbs up for WAFA!

From:Charles Hillyer,Afghanistan
Sent:Wednesday, June 03, 2009 12:20 PM
Thank you for the information and the good customer support. I have already made up my mind for my next deployment that I will use Wafa as a service provider.

From:Peter Klawitter,Afghanistan
Sent:Monday, Feb 02, 2009 10:15 AM
We have been in Afghanistan for 4 years, and have almost tried all internet providers for this region, but WAFA’s service, connectivity and reliability of service is absolutely great.

From:Robert Moorman, US Army,Iraq
Sent:Monday, November 03, 2008 7:15 PM
Thanks for the great service over the past year. Wafa has been great and the customer support has been outstanding. If and when I deploy overseas again, I will definitely call Wafa and get another satellite system through them. Thank you for supporting us Military.

From:Coke Turman, US Army,Iraq
Sent:Saturday, May 31, 2008 9:48 AM
The staff at Wafa has been very friendly and supportive from the first time I emailed them inquiring about their services and equipment up to every time there is the smallest amount of information to pass on to their customers. They have always been there. I researched a lot of satellite providers and Wafa was by far the best choice for service and customer support. I would recommend Wafa to everyone.

From:Chris Reilly, US Army,Iraq
Sent:Wednesday, May 21, 2008 10:33 AM
To whom it may concern:

Hello,

My name is Chris Reilly. I recently purchased an Internet Satellite system. I had been in the market for a couple of months not really sure on which plan or service to go with. After talking with several friends and associates, I settled on WAFA. I was never let down by the choice. From the start, the customer support was second to none. Kamal, the sales associate was extremely helpful in providing me with information and answers to any question I might have had. He always made sure to respond to any of my emails within the hour. When all was figured out what system I was going to get.

Kamal made the order process as simple as he could. He was very straight forward and honest. With in no time (aprox. 9 days) I had my satellite system. When the packages arrived, a Technical Support Representative was given to me to answer any questions I might have, I had a lot. Cuth, the TSR was very understanding and patient. He worked very closely with me. If I had a question about the satellite location or the way the dish was setup, I could just take a picture and send it to him. He would then promptly respond with further instructions. I have now had my system up and running for about three days and have no complaints at all. I would gladly recommend the Wafa products and services to all.


Regards,
A Completely Satisfied Customer

From:Caleb Weand, US Army,Iraq
Sent:Tuesday, January 29, 2008 9:47 PM

This system rocks! I spent my first three months in Iraq with an antiquated system that offered poor performance. My networks morale was low, my users were unhappy which made me unhappy. I searched high, I searched low and finally I was pointed to WAFA. A few emails later I had ordered the New HX50 system. Skeptical though I was about its promised performance, I figured it couldn't be any worse than what I currently had so I ordered. IT IS A Day and Night difference, performance was on par with my wired internet at my home station. Users were finally able to use VOIP and Web cams.

Data transfers at decent to high speeds. iTunes works!!! Users no longer bug me about slow internet! Thinking this all is too good to be true I hold off on a feedback comment. But now after our first quarter of service it's working as well as day one. Customer support is top notch, from the service dept that helped me pick the right plan and equipment, to the tech support who helped me tweak my system to get everything working. I give HX50 and WAFA big thumbs up! Having a reliable internet connection allows my users to interact with family and friends on a regular basis.
I believe this to help our morale as well as our families back home. Thank you kindly Kamal, Cuth and everyone else at WAFA.

From:Jerome Rush, US Army,Iraq
Sent:Thursday, January 24, 2008 2:14 PM

I wanted to give WAFA a very big HooAH because their service is excellent. The customer service is great and the service is even better. All of my customers are very happy. From the time of the first contact until we were up and running (15 business days). Kamal Arjundas and Mohnnad have been great. They answer every question I had with solutions, not more questions. Great company!

From:Robert Beane, US Military,Iraq
Sent:Monday, December 03, 2007 9:58 AM

I just wanted to say thank you for your outstanding support. Mr. Cuth is an invaluable person with his keen knowledge. We had some technical issues with the setup but he was able to walk them with us and within minutes of following his advice we were up and running. I was excited due to the fact it was on Thanksgiving day we were able to see our families.

From:John Hurley, L3 Ilex Systems,Iraq
Sent:Friday, November 30, 2007 12:25 PM

I have nothing but compliments to the WAFA team. Kamal Arjundas and Cuth D'Mello made the whole transaction a complete success. From first contact to fully operational was done under three weeks. This was an astounding feat giving the remote location. Both Kamal and Cuth were quick to resolve any issues that occurred during the installation. Also must mention that Eric Johnston's Guide to installing HX50 and his site for pointing dish to the satellite http://www.satsig.net/maps/satellite-dish-pointing-iraq.htm made acquiring the satellite done in minutes. I'm glad I have WAFA as their support is top notch.

From:SGT Jason Castle, U.S. Army,Iraq
Sent:Wednesday, November 28, 2007 2:11 AM

I must say that WAFA and their Tech Support are awesome!!! I've had some experience setting up satellites before but nothing like this. I got the satellite system and within an hour I had it set up. Working with the tech support and reading the forums, I had my satellite pointed in the right direction no problem. Cuth D'Mello was instrumental is helping set everything up. I must say that myself and my 2 other friends connected to the satellite are very happy with the service. Thank you much Cuth and WAFA!!

From:Marcus Carpenter, U.S. Army,Iraq
Sent:Thursday, November 22, 2007 11:18 AM

I have nothing but good things to say about WAFA. Their customer service and support departments are excellent and respond quickly to your inquiries. My system had some hiccups getting set up, but it wasn't anything the support team couldn't help with to get me going in the right direction. Several people have approached me here with questions about satellite internet and each one I've pointed to WAFA. Great service, excellent support.

From:Christopher Berry , U.S. Army,Iraq
Sent:Sunday, November 18, 2007 7:34 PM

The professionalism and expertise I have received from you is far and above what I have experienced with other companies. We will probably be going with the HX Corporate Premium so let me know what you need from me to get this going.

From:Zac Staples , U.S. Army,Iraq
Sent:Saturday, October 27, 2007 5:42 PM

I spoke with some of my peers and learned that wafa is a reliable internet service provider here. Could you please forward me a description of your products and services available in Iraq. I am especially interested in your offer of free HX equipment for active duty army in Iraq.

From: Matthew Custer, U.S. Army, Iraq
Sent:Thursday, June 19, 2008 4:48 PM

You guys at WAFA have been great! The delivery was prompt and the customer service is excellent! Setup was a little difficult without a satellite specialist, but we managed it ok after getting all the documentation. For future customers you might provide them with all the necessary documentation immediately so they can print it out before receiving their satellite dish. Your customer service though was excellent! All I need now are prices for unlimited bandwidth services! Thanks Kamal and Cuth!

From: J Mills , Critical Mission Support Services, Iraq
Sent:Monday, October 29, 2007 5:34 PM
Sir,
I have the HN7000S system, it precedes the newest model HX50. The system is wonderful. I have since purchased 3 more and am about to purchase 4 additional systems. I have had zero down time. The speed when browsing is awesome, without a doubt the fastest system I have used in my 4 years of working in Iraq. We typically have 4-7 users online at any given time, using Skype VOIP and web cams. The web cams do slow the system noticeably, but this is to be expected. Browsing and emails are a breeze. Sending or receiving 15mb attachments are no issue. I send many 5mb files that are gone in 20-40 seconds. Incoming is faster.

I have the Business 2000 package at each of our locations. It is more than adequate. The system arrived packaged nicely. Everything was there, including instructions. I had many questions on the install, every email I sent was replied to in the same day, normally within a hour or two.
Wafa provides a quality product and superior customer service. As a precaution measure, make sure the power input is good and you power off the satellite receiver, or any delicate electronic equipment, before starting or switching generators wherever possible. As you know, power spikes at generator start up and switch over. Protect all electronic equipment the best you can.You will not be unhappy with your purchase.

From: Ernest Bishop, U.S. Army, Iraq
Sent:Friday, September 21, 2007 11:16 AM

Good Afternoon, I am very interested in your satellite internet. I talked to a guy who has just recently purchased a internet device from you and he said you are a great company to go through his name is Daniel Najera. I would also like to purchase a unit at the end of this month when I get paid but I only want a single unit just for me.

From: Todd G., U.S. Army, Iraq
Sent:Saturday, August 25, 2007 1:07 PM

I will give the new Soldiers the info they need to continue service with you. Again the system works great and I recommend WAFA to everyone that asks about getting the Internet over here! Thanks again for your service!

From: Ricky Doucet, FUBAR Iraq
Sent:Thursday, August 16, 2007 3:27 PM

Thank you Mr. Cuth for all of your assistance in getting our satellite set up. Everything is working excellent and the service is great. The dish has already been through some of the strong winds that we have here in Iraq, and no realignment was required. Thanks again.

From: Colby Nohr, U.S. Contractor, Iraq
Sent:Thursday, August 16, 2007 2:20 PM

I have been using this company for internet in Iraq for approximately 3 months now and will say the service and time it takes to respond to any questions has been second to none out there. They are professional and I would not hesitate to recommend their service to anyone. From satisfied customer

From: SFC Gifford, U.S. Army, Iraq
Sent:Tuesday, August 07, 2007 10:37 AM

We are redeploying from Iraq in the October time frame and will sell the system to the next people moving in. We want to make it so the next Soldiers just send you a payment and their service starts right up since everything is set up. I will let them know about the outstanding service you have provided and that I would use WAFA for any other deployments! I did have a Soldier write me asking about your service and I replied to him with great reviews. Your service has been great! Thanks!

From: Larry Crane, U.S. Army, Iraq
Sent:Saturday, June 23, 2007 7:27 PM

Greetings, Love your Service. I am stationed in Iraq, and your service is second to none for communicating with family and friends in the united states... Thank you...Keep up the good work... a special shout out to Cuth D'Mello of WAFA, he was instrumental in the setup and commisioning of my site, without him I would have been lost, thru his tireless efforts and expert system knowlege, I was up and running in 1 day...

From: Alan Jacoby, U.S. Army, Iraq
Sent:Saturday, June 23, 2007 2:49 PM

We purchased our WAFA system about 3 weeks ago and we are enjoying it very much. The speed seems to be what we were promised. So far, the people have been very professional and the delivery was exactly as promised. I will keep recommending your service to everyone here in Baghdad!

From: SFC Todd Gifford, U.S. Army, Iraq
Sent:Sunday, June 03, 2007 11:01 AM
Hello,
Well as far as frank testimony I have nothing but good things to say. I tried talking with a few different Internet providers. Most of them took a few days to get back with me and one took a week to get back with me in reference to sending them the money for the system. I couldn't imagine how long it would take to fix a problem if getting them money was that hard. WAFA was a whole different story. WAFA got back with me the same day. They're equipment and data package was priced better than all the other companies out there. The service provided us with web cam abilities and I believe for most Soldiers over in Iraq that is very important! WAFA answered all my questions with detail. I am surprised that anyone else would use a different Internet service! WAFA did everything they said they would do and on time. My equipment was delivered the day they said it would be here and in great shape, 3 days! It took a little time getting the dish lined up but WAFA gave us all the support we needed.

They also put us in contact with someone here with the same service to provide help with the set up. I think it would help if they provided a longer cable line to be able to put the computer next to the dish for set-up. As soon as we were lined up WAFA Support had us surfing the Internet that same day. One of my good friends is coming over for deployment and I have already given him the WAFA web site. If you will have more than one user make sure to order a router when you order your system so you can have everything set-up at the same time. I would strongly recommend anyone needing Internet service to go through WAFA. WAFA is extremely professional and you won't be disappointed! Thanks again to the WAFA Team!

From: Christopher Bradley, U.S. Army, Iraq
Sent:Tuesday, April 17, 2007 2:01 PM

I've had previous experience with different companies purchasing and setting up VSAT systems. Since I had enough worries with my current position in Iraq, I wanted as painless a process as possible. I had heard good things about WAFA, so after some research, I had contacted them to purchase a DW7000 system. The communication, purchase, and shipment went smoothly.

I will admit that the dish mounting was a bit on the cheap side since it did not include anything to assist in determining elevation, however the assembly was easy to accomplish and dish easy to adjust both azimuth and elevation. After correcting a mistake on my part, locking onto the satellite was a breeze with the DW7000 modem. Activation went smoothly, and I was surfing the Net. I am extremely pleased overall with the service and equipment.

From:Landon Webster, U.S. Army, Iraq
Sent:Monday, April 09, 2007 11:06 PM

Hello all I am currently using a DW7000 from Wafa and loving it, I'm also using VOIP Quality is great! I recommend Wafa to anyone looking for a internet service provider. Their service and support *****(five stars). br />

From:Daniel Najera, QA/QC Technician (TTM, CLSS), Government Operations – LOGCAP III, Iraq
Sent:Monday, December 18, 2006 4:54 PM
Good Afternoon,
I recently opened an account with wafa and I have to say I am very pleased with it. I received support all the way and I recommended your service to some other people here in Iraq. As far as I know 2 people signed also on with you and a third person will sign up in a couple of days. Again I am one of the happy customers just wanted to say "Thank you".

From:Michael Tunstall, US Army, Iraq
Sent:Friday, October 17, 2008 2:02 PM

I have sold this system to a SGT Balboa, who will be contacting you soon to re-establish the service. I would like to take this time to thank the Wafa support team for there diligent efforts in supporting the Armed Forces and providing first rate quality service. Again thanks for your efforts that allowed our organization to maintain contact with their loved ones. Please continue to provide SGT Balboa and his team the same quality service that you are well capable of doing, again thanks.

From:Gregory Latham, US Army camp, Iraq
Sent:Sunday, October 15, 2006 2:19 PM

I have used WAFA in Mosul and Baghdad and have been thoroughly impressed with the service they provide. I not only recommend them for their prices and assortment of options but also for their quick response to my questions and concerns. If it's not what your looking for, give me a example and i will redo it.
Thanks again,

From:Gregory Latham, US Army camp, Iraq
Sent:Sunday, October 15, 2006 2:19 PM

I have used WAFA in Mosul and Baghdad and have been thoroughly impressed with the service they provide. I not only recommend them for their prices and assortment of options but also for their quick response to my questions and concerns. If it's not what your looking for, give me a example and i will redo it.
Thanks again,

From:Brandon Stadthagen, US Army camp, Iraq
Sent:Monday, March 26, 2007 8:51 PM

You were the best overall company that I had looked at for service. While there were a few hiccups in getting started, I attribute it only the difficulties faced with being in a foreign country and getting US bank service to understand why one would like to make a purchase.

Once the equipment was here, which was delivered a lot faster than what I was told to expect (great job!) The only problem I had was that I didn't own any equipment to make the alignment easier. Once I got a lock, your techs were able to get me up and running (with my limited knowledge) over email in only 3 days. Much credit goes to you and your company. I have and will continue to recommend you to fellow service members that need service.

From:Walid, end-user,, Saudi Arabia
Sent:Tuesday, December 19, 2006 2:52 PM
Hello,

I wanted to thank you for the excellent customer service that you have provided me and the outstanding support that you showed when I need it. However, I strongly suggest that you review your current pricing strategy, as I know many consultants willing to take up the service but the cost is very high. Thanks a million

From:Salman, US Army camp, , Iraq
Sent:Sunday, October 15, 2006 8:42 PM

I have been quite satisfied with WAFA/Hughes as my ISP. From delivery of equipment at the initial order to the quality of support. Provided after our site went online – Wafa staff has been very accommodating and Diligent in doing their job. Being overseas in a remote location and not having readily available. Access to news/email really wears on a person but thanks to Wafa our users now have The ability to email and chat with their families which improves their morale and allows them To be more dedicated to the task at hand.

From:Vikram, AVALON INTERNATIONAL LIMITED - COB Speicher, Tikrit, , Iraq
Sent:Monday, October 16, 2006 9:46 PM

Wafa has been one of the best service provider I have ever dealt with. With their expertise and the quickest response time, I can rely on the services and product. Keep up with the standards you have and it will manifold your business certainly.

From:Shane Bates, US Army,, Iraq
Sent:Sunday, November 5, 2006 4:24 PM

Being deployed in Iraq and in need of Internet was a hard task to combat. After some research and study I found WAFA. The guys at WAFA were very helpful thru the entire process. They helped me get connected, and most importantly helped me with the payment process. If I ever need help they are on MSN and willing to help no matter what. Thanks for helping me stay connected to my family WAFA.

From:Christopher Harvey, U.S. Army, Iraq
Sent:Saturday, May 19, 2007 7:05 PM

I would like to thank WAFA for all of the assistance they have provided to me since I first set up my system in October 2005. WAFA has always provided the best customer support. They have been always fast to respond to a crisis on my part(not one that is on their part) and been able to get my service back up and running as smooth as ever.

Cuth has always been there, and has always been able to work out what ever issues have risen. My compliments to him and his colleagues for the dedication they have shown to profession in making WAFA one of the best Internet Service Providers out there. I hope that my next year with them is like the last two years. I would recommend their services to anyone who would ask.

From:SPC Deshon Barrow, U.S. Army,, Iraq
Sent:Wednesday, April 25, 2007 4:10 PM

To all whom may read this please understand this; setting up a satellite dish is not an easy task. You must have the right equipment, most important some kind of satellite finder or frequency analyzer and some knowledge on how to use it (installed 3 myself in a 6 month time frame). With this equipment and the unwavering assistance from Wafa, setup was a breeze. Wafa is with you every step of the way and stay working with you even when your service is up and running fine. I know firsthand that it is hard to help someone over the phone; it demands a lot of patience. I was very impressed with the way they helped me get my system up in running. Wafa has been a no-headache company and their internet service is top notch (this is based off personal use of 3 different providers in a span of 6 months).

Since I have been with this company I've not had any problems, my service stays up and fast (25 total users) and if Wafa has a service interruption (which is mostly transparent to the user) coming up they send you an email letting you know. You get fast email replies and no question goes unanswered. If you are out there researching for satellite internet service this is the company to go with. I recommend this company to all not only for the service more so the prices. Email this company and compare, this company is by far the best I have dealt with and frankly the only company I will deal with in the future. Thanks Wafa for all of your service, fantastic job guys! Thanks Wafa for your continued great service.

From:SPC K. Prow, U.S. Army,, Iraq
Sent:Tuesday, April 03, 2007 3:21 PM

WAFA Technical Systems Services has provided superior support and sales assistance with picking out the VSAT system that was appropriate for my use. I am a soldier in Iraq who decided to get several people to go in on the purchase of satellite internet. There were some struggles along the way, initially coming from my not purchasing the Horizon Sat Meter, which WAFA recommended. Hindsight 20/20, I would recommend you buy that as well.

It is crucial to have. After the dish was properly aligned, activation happened very quickly and I was initially pleased with the speed. I decided to have 29 people share the connection, as according to the specs on the WAFA website, that was the maximum number of users the connection could support. Again, hindsight 20/20, I would recommend that new customers stay well below the maximum number of users, as the speed I currently have is not nearly fast enough to support that many users. The StarNova S2 system does not have a built in satellite meter, unlike Hughes and iDirect systems, which made installation more tricky than I think it should be, but we got it setup eventually.

WAFA does not operate 7 days a week, as they take Friday for a weekend (although it's not Saturday/Sunday as most Americans would expect). This created a bit of a problem for me as we managed to get the antenna lined up on their day off and we had to wait until they were back in the office before we could get it activated. As for support, one of their representatives has MSN messenger and was very willing to help me out in instant message sessions so I did not have to put in support ticket after support ticket.

So, in summary, I would recommend WAFA to anyone looking to get satellite internet in the middle east as long as you make sure to buy the Horizon Sat Meter, take the number of people that the connection can support and only have half that amount, and make sure you have a base and a mast for the dish already, as one was not supplied with the order. This is my honest review, and if WAFA puts this on their website despite it having some negatives, I give even more props to them for displaying honest testimonials.

From:Dante Shirow, U.S. Army,, Iraq
Sent:Monday, March 19, 2007 8:05 PM

My experience with WAFA has been one of great satisfaction! Their technical support is up-to-date and the professionalism sets a new standard. The only issue that you might have is the manuals for the gear, which is a little bit old and not designed specifically for their units. In spite of this problem, their team was able to help us install our network with no large hassles! Thank you for all of your support! We still have 6 months down here, and I do believe that the next unit that joins will probably want this VSAT system, just a heads up to you guys.

From:Gary Ray, U.S. Army,, Iraq
Sent:Wednesday, December 20, 2006 10:22 PM

I am writing this testimony for everyone to read. I purchased a satellite service from Wafa Satellite Services, While serving in the U.S.Army serving in Iraq, I would like to say that from the time I ordered the service until this day that I am extremely pleased with the help and support from everyone at Wafa Satellite services, for many times I e-mailed you with trivial questions and within the hour I had a response with the helpful tips on how too fix our problems, I would like to express my deepest thanks to everyone that works for your company for everyone there has been a great help for the Soldiers that are stationed all over the world, I will pass on the word that you have been by far the best internet Co. I have dealt with the 2 times I have been deployed.

Thanks again for the wonderful services you provide to people around the world. It will be my pleasure to spread the word that Wafa Satellite Services will be my internet provider everytime I deploy around the world.

From:Remon Francis, cybercafe owner
Sent:Sunday, October 8, 2006 1:49 PM

I am sending this Email Just to say Thank You for the new Star Nova S2 (DVB-S2). It is really great, frankly I have tried 3 satellite internet systems before, but never seen like this (DVB-S2) is the best, although the package I have got till now is Office 500, but it is great. the speed is so good, for browsing, downloading, sending attachments and also for voice chat. Thank you so much and I wish you all success.

Ahaa, I don't wanna forget this, there is another thank you for you, for the FREE Public IP you provided me lately. with it I was able to use my VOIP phone adapter and reach my SIP proxy (this means a very cheap international calls).

From:Michael Anderson, U.S. Army,, Iraq
Sent:Monday, November 19, 2007 3:23 PM

I wanted to say thanks for the great service you gave us in Iraq. It helped the guys a lot.
Thanks again,