Eutelsat broadens InterSAT East, Central Africa partnership
Eutelsat Group says the extended partnership will help InterSAT provide fixed data services in some of the most remote and underserved areas.
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Airtel, SpaceX ink connectivity deal for Africa
The businesses say they would continue to look into other ways to enhance digital access on the continent.
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Prime Benin varsity gets Starlink installation
This donation will substantially assist students of the Institut National de l'Eau in carrying out their studies and acquiring skills in the digital economy.
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Regulator grants Starlink license in Somalia
The Somali regulator says Starlink’s entry in the East Africa country will enhance internet coverage and significantly improve digital inclusion nationwide.
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Botswana enters space age with BOTSAT-1 satellite launch
Botswana successfully launched its first satellite, BOTSAT-1 at SpaceX facilities in California, the US.
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Orange, Eutelsat form satellite partnership across MEA
Initially, deployment will encompass Jordan, Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with the goal of gradually spreading to all countries in the region.
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Experts believe cables, satellites will fix Africa's connectivity woes
Industry analysts predict LEO satellite services will play an important role in connecting previously unconnected areas.
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Starlink doubles market share in Kenya
Since Starlink's debut into Kenya, the number of satellite internet subscriptions has increased significantly in the East African country.
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Angola seals $231 million satellite deal with France
Angola secured dual financing with Société Générale bank to fund the satellite project.
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CMC Networks names Paolo Gambini as chief revenue officer
Gambini's new post, according to the South African business, will promote revenue growth and customer engagement while driving strategic initiatives.
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Kenya proposes 10x fee increase for satellite ISPs
The current proposal would raise the cost of a 15-year operating licence from $12,302 to $115,331, a nearly 1,000% increase.
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Nigeria's runaway inflation impedes Starlink operations
The company has stopped accepting new home plan subscriptions, citing "excessive inflation" as a threat to its business, and it wants approval for price increases.