MUMBAI: Asian satellite operator Asiasat was again voted the Best Asian Satellite Carrier in the 2009 Telecom Asia Awards.

This is the third time in four years AsiaSat has been presented with this award as recognition of its performance in the Asia-Pacific telecommunications industry.

The winners were chosen by an independent judging panel of industry professionals, and supported by analysis from global IT and telecom consultancy firm Ovum. The criteria for selection were based on financial performance, market leadership, technology and innovation.

Chairman of the judging panel Robert Clark says, “Asiasat impressed judges with its strengths across-the-board – network depth and reliability, market leadership and sound financial performance in the fact of a deteriorating economy”.Asiasat CEO Peter Jackson says, “We are proud to receive this top recognition again from our industry peers. We would like to thank Telecom Asia and the judges for this honour, and our valued customers and partners, devoted staff for their support and dedication that have made Asiasat a well recognised market leader."