Broadband satellite-solutions provider YahClick has announced its partnership with IP-based satellite communications firm VT iDirect to introduce Virtual Network Operator (VNO) services across YahClick's existing footprint, including Africa.

In a statement the companies explain that YahClick's VNO offering is based on the VT iDirect Evolution platform and allows service partners to purchase their own bulk capacity, which they can fully manage and configure themselves to offer differentiated services.

The offering is targeted at enterprise and government customers, and leverages YahClick's Ka-Band network.

David Murphy, Yahsat's Chief Commercial Officer said, "This development allows service partners to gain access to high-speed and economical capacity over Ka-band, while enjoying full control and management of their allotted capacity. We are excited to be collaborating with VT iDirect on this development, offering our existing and future customers flexibility and cost effectiveness, combined with the highest levels of technical support and wide satellite broadband coverage."

According to the YahClick service partners will receive Ka-band High Throughput capacity using the company's Y1B satellite coverage area, which they will then be able to manage utilising the VT iDirect Platform.

"There are no upfront costs or CAPEX required by service partners in order to start selling YahClick VNO services, which are quick and easy to deploy and enable service partners to operate as a Satellite Network Operator," the company adds.

"Service Partners will also be able to commission, control and monitor their own remote sites, while designing and configuring their end to end IP network. They will have full control of their broadband satellite capacity, with the added ability to create their own service offerings."

Murphy added, "YahClick is keen to continue expanding its product portfolio and user cases, and we believe the introduction of our VNO service will tap into new market segments and users, who will help bolster our overall offerings further."

VT iDirect's Majdi Atout, Regional Vice President, Africa and Middle East, says, "With the introduction of VNO services across its network, YahClick is helping its service partners move into an HTS environment without the need to outlay additional capital, while retaining control over their service differentiation. This requires a VSAT platform that can minimise the infrastructure costs and increase speed to market. This is a key feature of the iDirect Evolution platform, and we are exciting to be partnering with YahClick on this important service."