Avanti Communications extends partnership with Türksat
14 November 2025
Avanti Communications has expanded its collaboration with Türksat through a new agreement aimed at increasing high-capacity connectivity across Africa, with a focus on underserved regions in Southern Africa. Building on their initial partnership established in 2019, Avanti has secured additional capacity on Türksat’s high-throughput satellite (HTS) Türksat 5B.
This enhanced collaboration is designed not only to deliver reliable and seamless connectivity to enterprise customers throughout Southern Africa but also to serve as a catalyst for strategic inter-operator partnerships that can spur growth within the regional telecoms industry. The new deal allows South African partners to leverage the combined capabilities and satellite capacity of both companies, according to Debbie Mavis, Director of Avanti Communications.
Find out more ATOMNIA partners with AWEX and IGNITY to expand secure digital connectivity across Africa
13 November 2025
ATOMNIA has announced a strengthened partnership with the Wallonia Export & Investment Agency (AWEX) and Belgian technology incubator IGNITY to accelerate the deployment of secure digital connectivity solutions across Africa.
This collaboration will support ATOMNIA’s rapid expansion of its pay-as-you-go OMNIA offering through its distribution partner, Smart Hands Africa, targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in remote and underserved regions.
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Vodacom signs deal with Starlink to expand satellite connectivity across Africa
13 November 2025
Vodacom Group has entered into a partnership with Starlink to utilise its low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite services for enterprise connectivity and mobile backhaul across Africa. However, the service is not yet available in South Africa, where Starlink has yet to secure regulatory approval.
Under the agreement, Vodacom will be authorised to resell Starlink’s equipment and services to enterprise and small business customers in African markets where Starlink has obtained licenses. The partnership also allows Vodacom to develop localised Starlink solutions tailored to the specific needs and affordability levels of each market, broadening its value proposition.
Find out more SES and Africa Mobile Networks (AMN) upgrade over 200 sites in Côte d’Ivoire
12 November 2025
SES and Africa Mobile Networks (AMN) have announced the successful upgrade of more than 200 telecom sites across Côte d’Ivoire, significantly enhancing 2G and 3G mobile services.
This initiative has brought reliable, affordable connectivity to over 500,000 people in rural and underserved regions, marking a major milestone in expanding digital access across Africa.
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