Eutelsat pens distribution deal with MSTelcom to expand LEO services

The partnership will see Vanu integrate Kuiper’s satellite backhaul to reach underserved communities, as Amazon expands operations across major African markets.

Eutelsat and Paratus' alliance addresses the growing demand for reliable and resilient connectivity across the continent.

The companies will use satellite imagery, geospatial analytics, and digital governance systems to tackle persistent problems with asset registration, tax compliance, and natural resource management.

Following reports that trafficked Africans were enslaved in scam centres along the Thai–Myanmar border, SpaceX has deactivated over 2 500 Starlink kits.

The company, which already operates in Kenya and Tanzania, will provide internet connectivity solutions to businesses across the country.

With only 32% of Liberians online, the government is exploring Amazon’s Project Kuiper to reshape connectivity.

The initiative intends to give internet access to health care facilities, ensuring consistent connectivity even in remote clinics.

The parties said the collaboration is more than connectivity; it is about building resilient systems that safeguard sovereignty and enhance security.

Kathleen Morris, Product Manager for Satellite at Vox believes that satellite broadband has become the critical layer powering productivity and safety for mega farms, mining and hospitality industries in South Africa’s most remote regions.

The move targets a wide range of customers across applications including VSAT communications, enterprise connectivity, telecoms, and other digital services.

Elon Musk has unveiled plans for Starlink-enabled phones that connect directly to satellites, in a move that piles increasing pressure on Africa’s mobile operators.