State-owned operator Telecom Namibia has entered into a pilot commercial agreement with Angola’s National Space Programme Management Office (GGPEN) to deploy the Angosat-2 satellite platform across the region.
According to the parties today, the landmark deal, finalised during the ANGOTIC ICT forum in Luanda, marks a shift from a successful proof-of-concept phase into a structured, real-network trial of Angosat-2 satellite services.
The operational trial will enable the telco to evaluate the platform’s technical performance, service capabilities, and commercial viability under real-world conditions.
With demand for connectivity soaring in remote and underserved areas, satellite-based solutions are increasingly viewed as a critical complement to traditional terrestrial infrastructure, such as fibre and wireless networks.
"Through this pilot commercial agreement, we are not only testing technology; we are actively shaping the future of connectivity in our region," said Fimanekeni Petrus, chairperson of Telecom Namibia.
"This initiative reflects our commitment to expanding connectivity and ensuring that even the most remote communities can access reliable and scalable digital services."
Both entities are targeting a full commercial launch of Angosat-2 services immediately following the successful completion of the pilot phase.
Such a connection is expected to improve access to digital services in isolated regions, enhance network resilience via diversified infrastructure, expand connectivity across key economic sectors, and deliver highly scalable telecommunications solutions.
The commercial satellite deal was anchored by a broader bilateral framework, as Angola and Namibia concurrently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen government-level cooperation in ICT.
Signed by Namibia’s ICT minister Emma Theofelus and Angola’s minister for telecommunications Mário Oliveira, the pact establishes a formal framework for cross-border collaboration.
According to Namibia’s Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, the agreement targets the promotion of joint ICT and media projects, the organisation of collaborative digital initiatives, the exchange of technical expertise among state employees, and joint cybersecurity operations.
The ministerial pact reflects a deepening of bilateral relations between the two Southern African nations, leveraging joint technology infrastructure to drive sustainable socio-economic development across the cross-border region.
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