15 March 2024
Airtel Madagascar launched a new satellite connectivity solution called ‘Airtel Satellite,’ which should allow its local subsidiary to improve the coverage of its services in Madagascar and to be more competitive in the face of competition.
“With maximum service availability and a guarantee of uninterrupted connectivity, Airtel Madagascar is part of the future and brings to the market a very high speed, low latency and highly resilient connectivity service,” said Anne Catherine Tchokonté, general manager of Airtel Madagascar.
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MTN Group has signed a partnership agreement with mobile satellite connectivity solutions provider Omnispace to allow it to expand its mobile offering using satellites by adding 5G services and the Internet of Things (IoT), among others.
“This collaborative effort would provide access to secure, cost-effective and ubiquitous 5G mobile connectivity by seamlessly integrating our respective satellite and terrestrial networks,” said Ram Viswanathan, CEO of Omnispace.
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05 March 2024
Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat) has launched a new strategy called ‘Project SKY’ which aims to provide voice, SMS, and data services to smartphone users and IoT devices directly from satellites via Direct-to-Device (D2D), in Africa.
The project includes two phases. In the first phase, Yahsat plans to use its satellites in geostationary Earth orbit to deliver voice and messaging capabilities this year, before rolling out texting and IoT capabilities to smartphones in 2025. Called ‘BlueStar,’ the second phase will see the establishment of a constellation of satellites to provide complete D2D connectivity.
Find out more01 March 2024
To boost the telecommunications landscape, GSOA and GSMA have announced an important cooperation to foster innovation and seamless TN-NTN integration.
GSOA and GSMA have committed to advance the capabilities of global communications by driving innovation, promoting standards, and delivering value to their members and the broader telecommunications industry. By combining the expertise and resources of both associations, they aim to explore new frontiers in technology and leverage synergies between mobile and satellite technologies.
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