Stellar Professional Communication Systems

Stellar Professional Communication Systems GmbH (Stellar PCS GmbH) is a Germany-based teleport and connectivity provider headquartered in Hürth (near Cologne), Germany. The company positions itself as a full-featured teleport service provider delivering satellite and fiber-based communications, including IP-based data connectivity, TDMA VSAT solutions, and systems integration (including SNG/DSNG). Stellar also delivers broadcast services (playout/turnaround, TV distribution platforms, contribution/distribution) and operates a global DWDM fiber network with stated PoPs and metro interconnect targets (e.g., Telehouse London, Equinix FR5). Stellar’s published history states it was established in 1998 and later built its Hürth teleport facility (built in 2001).

⚙️ Facility Highlights

Data Center Footprint:

Stellar operates teleport facilities in Germany (Hürth/Cologne area), Cyprus, and Fiji.

Stellar also operates PoPs (Points of Presence) on its fiber-optic network (exact PoP city list and facility addresses: Not publicly listed on the pages reviewed).

Facility Design & Infrastructure:

Teleport facilities are described as secured/guarded, with access control, air-conditioning, UPS, and generators, and monitored by a Network Operations Center (NOC) in Hürth.

Germany teleport (Hürth) is described as a 39,000 m² facility with 80+ antennas (2.4 m to 15.2 m) and satellite visibility across a wide orbital arc (58°W to 75°E).

Cyprus teleport is described as built in 2012, with 10+ antennas (3.8 m to 9.1 m) and orbital range 38°W to 105.5°E.

Fiji teleport is described with 2+ antennas (3.8 m) and orbital range 106°W to 103°E.

Traditional data center colocation form factors (cabinets/cages/suites), rack density limits, and power per rack: Not publicly listed.

Service Portfolio Overview:

Data Services: IP-based data connectivity, VSAT (TDMA/SCPC), and implementation services (consulting/planning through operations).

Bandwidth Access: global connectivity via Stellar’s DWDM fiber and satellite reach; Stellar states a goal of offering 400Gbit/s between Hürth and Telehouse London (with diverse paths) and interconnect plans with Equinix FR5 via partner Arelion and Infinera XT (as described).

Television Broadcast: playout/turnaround, TV distribution platforms, contribution/distribution via fiber/satellite, and systems integration; Stellar states it distributes 350 TV channels on several DTH platforms.

Technical Services / NOC: platform co-location & management, 24/7 NOC and help desk, monitoring systems and control tools, troubleshooting, and engineering support; systems integration for fixed and mobile satellite solutions (including SNG).

🔐 Security & Compliance

Infrastructure Resilience:

Stellar describes UPS + generators for power continuity and 24/7 NOC monitoring of terrestrial network components and antenna components. Redundancy design levels (2N/N+1), SLA values, and uptime commitments: Not publicly listed.

Physical & Logical Security:

Stellar states its facilities are protected by a gate and guarded 24/7, with server rooms equipped with access control systems. Details such as mantraps, badge tiers, SOC processes, or audit reports: Not publicly listed on the pages reviewed.

Compliance & Standards:

Stellar states its Hürth teleport is “TIER4 certified by WTA” (World Teleport Association) and the company has received a WTA award recognition referenced on its About page/history. ISO/SOC certifications: Not publicly listed on the pages reviewed.

🌐 Connectivity & Carrier Access

Carrier Neutrality:

Carrier-neutral colocation statement / on-site carrier lists: Not publicly listed on the pages reviewed.

Network Capabilities:

Stellar describes operating its own multiprotocol optical fiber network and a global DWDM optical fiber ring, with monitoring/control and the ability to build customized circuits quickly (as described).

Stellar states it provides TIER-1 Internet connectivity directly connected to DE-CIX (Frankfurt Internet Exchange) (as written on its Germany teleport page).

Connectivity Use Cases:

Media workflows: contribution to PoPs and redundant transport for broadcast ingest and distribution (DTH/DTC/IPTV/OTT).

Enterprise/government/telecom: long-haul, point-to-point bandwidth and VSAT connectivity for remote or mobile environments.

💼 Who It Serves

Satellite operators, TV stations, IP resellers, content owners, government organizations, and enterprises with telecom needs (as described on Stellar’s contact page).

Organizations requiring global satellite coverage plus fiber-based transport and managed operational support (24/7 NOC).