Ringing the changes in DRC

The Internet Technologies Angola, SA and Paratus Group gateway project aims to establish more cross-border links between neighbouring countries and boost network traffic.

The Paratus differentiator with its Starlink service offering is that it provides continuous technical support with a ready supply of equipment in Maputo.

A total of 840kms of fibre was laid between the Namibian border and Lobatse, and was activated last month.

The company has helped the school and community with Starlink and high-speed internet connectivity.

The Paratus Express Route provides the fastest connectivity between Johannesburg and Europe, with a latency of 123 milliseconds, the company says.

Andrew Hall, MD of Paratus Namibia, sees obstacles on the telecommunications landscape as mini hurdles to be cleared.

The last leg of Paratus Botswana's fibre route has been completed to create the new Botswana Kalahari fibre route.

Using Infinera FlexILS and GX Series DWDM equipment, latency on the new route is 123 milliseconds and the Infinera equipment can support wavelengths of up to 800Gb.

Paratus Group has invested in multiple subsea cables to ensure redundancy and maintain the stability of its networks.

By building this network, Paratus Zambia will provide wholesale services to mobile network operators and internet service providers.

Managing director of Paratus South Africa, Kallie Carlsen’s career spans the full spectrum of telecommunications, the company says.

One of the fibre links traverses Swaziland and the other follows the Kamati Poort route, ensuring stability and resilience with the dual-route approach, the company says.

After a short sabbatical, Colwyn van Rensburg has returned to the Paratus Group as chief development officer.

The Paratus Group announces the construction of its third DC in Angola and fifth in southern Africa.

Equiano has landing points in Lisbon, Benin, Nigeria, St Helena, Namibia and South Africa.

Paratus Zambia and the other five data gateway licensees in Zambia hold exclusive rights to import and export internet data capacity.

Take the strain off your infrastructure, your costs and your stress levels, says Gert Duvenhage, COO of Paratus Group.

Ana Santos is the Paratus Group’s chief legal officer. She’s been with the group since 2016 and is based in Luanda, Angola.

Fast Congo's 620-kilometre fibre-optic network link between Muanda on the West Coast and Kinshasa is now active.

The new COO of the Paratus Group in Africa, Gert Duvenhage smooths the way.

Companies announce an investment to build a 900km open access metro fibre network in Zambia to improve high-quality connectivity in under-served communities in 10 Zambian cities and towns.

Paratus will build a OneWeb teleport (gateway) in Angola, which will serve to provide low earth orbit (LEO) services to Angola and surrounding SADC countries.

Launch of Namibia’s largest carrier neutral DC signals the country’s readiness to participate in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR).

Internet Technologies Angola (ITA) has officially changed its name.

Paratus Group, together with Telecom Namibia, had been selected to build the cable landing station (CLS) for the Equiano subsea internet cable in Namibia.