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Amazon’s entry into Nigeria’s satellite broadband market has generated considerable attention, and for good reason. Yet much of the debate has focused narrowly on Kuiper as a satellite connectivity play,…
MTN, Africa’s largest mobile operator, is exploring potential partnerships with low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satellite providers to extend internet access to rural and remote areas. Ralph Mupita, the Group CEO, shared this…
Experts at the US Digital Transformation with Africa event, held on the sidelines of the Africa Tech Festival, holding in Cape Town, South Africa this week have stated that the…
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has approved the launch of four new satellites to enhance Nigeria's space technology capabilities. The announcement came from Dr. Matthew Adepoju, Director General of the National…
In a major leap for Senegal's space aspirations, the Senegalese Space Study Agency (ASES) and PROMÉTHÉE Earth Intelligence, a leading French space technology firm, formally solidified their commitment to advancing…
Starlink has launched Community Gateway, a new product, which allows local internet providers to distribute high-speed connectivity to homes, businesses, and governments. This product utilizes last-mile fiber, fixed wireless, and…
Another direct-to-cell satellite firm AST SpaceMobile is in the news after securing significant investments from industry giants AT&T, Google, and Vodafone, totaling $155 million in strategic funding. The funding, alongside…
In the aftermath of the recent earthquake that struck Japan's Noto Peninsula on January 1, Japanese telecommunications company KDDI is collaborating with SpaceX subsidiary Starlink to restore crucial internet services…
Starlink launched its highly anticipated direct-to-smartphone satellite service, yesterday, January 2, 2024. The parent company, SpaceX announced the launch of the satellites via a post on its X handle today. …
Abu Dhabi-headquartered satellite operator Yahsat (Al Yah Satellite Communications Company P.J.S.C.) and analytics provider Bayanat (Bayanat AI) have reached an agreement for an all-share merger, marking a significant development in…
Africa's relationship with the internet has been a saga of soaring aspirations and harsh realities. In the pre-dawn days of connectivity, clunky satellite dishes were the sole gateways to the…
In an official statement, MTN Group, a leading mobile telecommunications provider, reveals its current exploration of low earth orbit (LEO) satellite solutions in collaboration with industry operators like SpaceX’s Starlink…
Eutelsat Group, the world's first combined GEO-LEO satellite operator, has secured a landmark deal with Rawafed Libya for Telecommunications & Technology (RLTT), expanding its footprint and fueling high-speed connectivity across…
Ghana has become the latest African country to warn against using Starlink satellite broadband services before SpaceX obtains a license. This move follows similar actions by South Africa and other…
South Africa's communications regulator, the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA), has warned that the use or provision of Starlink's satellite Internet services in the country is illegal. …
Avanti Communications has announced its transition from being a satellite operator in geostationary orbit to positioning itself as a global multi-orbit provider of fully integrated connectivity services and solutions. In…
Viasat has officially confirmed the completion of thermal vacuum testing for the second satellite in its upcoming Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission. The testing took place at Northrop Grumman's Dulles, Virginia…
Eutelsat OneWeb has announced a significant stride towards bolstering connectivity in Sub-Saharan Africa with a multi-year master distribution agreement signed with NEC XON. The collaboration aims to deliver high-quality Low…
Satellite and terrestrial connectivity provider Intelsat and mobile infrastructure provider Africa Mobile Networks (AMN) are set to broaden their existing partnership by extending operations into Madagascar, Rwanda, and the Democratic…
Orange has expanded its superfast broadband connectivity solutions with the "Orange Satellite with Nordnet" offer, launched today, November 16, 2023. This offering, available to customers in mainland France, now incorporates…
SpaceX's Starlink unit is planning to deploy thousands of W-band Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites as part of its satellite internet network. The network, known as ESIAFI II, will consist…