Satellite

Liquid Dataport connects Kenya, DR Congo

The company says this is the shortest route connecting East to West Africa, reducing data transmission latency by 20 milliseconds.
ITWeb reporter
2:00
25 May

Liquid Dataport signs West Africa connectivity agreement

Under the terms of the agreement, Liquid Dataport will offer Viasat’s connectivity services, working through local partners.
3:20

Satellite Internet quicker

As fibre Internet service becomes available in more places across Africa, fast broadband Internet is becoming a reality for her citizens.
4:30
Aug 31, 2015

OPINION: Satellite as key element for the financial services industry

Satellite networks provide an effective solution to reduce cost, increase network availability and mitigate business risks.
4:30
Jan 30, 2015

'Spectrum reallocation could benefit Africa by up to $22bn'

Research shows reallocation of C-band spectrum away from satellite would result in significant economic benefit.
1:30
Mar 3, 2014

Liquid Telecom expands African satellite footprint

Data, voice and IP provider plans to keep Africa’s data within the continent to reduce latency.
2:00
Nov 6, 2013

Tanzania’s Azam Media chooses Eutelsat for African expansion

Television service provider plans to use Eutelsat satellite to broadcast across Africa.
4:00
Jun 4, 2013

Fuel costs hold back in-flight WiFi in Africa

Antennae accessing satellite internet affect planes' aerodynamics, resulting in more fuel being burnt.
3:30
Dec 10, 2012

No question, Africa is linking up nicely says Q-KON

The surge in mobile use within emerging markets across Africa and expected rise in mobile-related business areas.
1:20
Nov 21, 2012

Another African broadband satellite becomes operational

Operator says its ASTRA 2F satellite is now fully functional.
1:10
Oct 1, 2012

Another successful African broadband satellite launch

Continent to soon have a satellite supporting download speeds of up to 20Mbps.
3:30
Aug 13, 2012

Satellite trumps ADSL on data connectivity

Satellite is 25% of the cost of ADSL offering twice the performance.