Gilat to expand Tier-1 network with Novelsat
12 September 2024
Gilat Telecom plans to expand a Tier-1 cellular network's capacity and reach in Africa using Novelsat's satellite modems.
This initiative aims to significantly enhance high-speed connectivity for both existing and new locations in Africa. Leveraging Novelsat's SCPC modems, Gilat Telecom will extend the satellite network to new areas and substantially increase the network's overall capacity to ensure more robust and faster broadband services.
Find out more Starlink comes to Zimbabwe
11 September 2024
Starlink has launched commercial operations in Zimbabwe as part of its expansion into Africa. The company is now present in 14 African countries.
To access the service, Zimbabweans will have to pay $50 per month, in addition to $350 for the terminal. Starlink offers a second offer with a smaller hardware (Mini) at $200 and $30 monthly for the subscription.
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AMN utilises Starlink to backhaul at 100 sites
11 September 2024
Africa Mobile Networks (AMN) has successfully utilised SpaceX's Starlink constellation to provide satellite backhaul at more than 100 of its rural base stations in Nigeria.
AMN expects to double this number before the end of the year. On average, traffic has increased by approximately 45% across all sites that have been migrated to use low Earth orbit (LEO) backhaul.
Find out more Q-KON announces LEO satellite system at Platinum Health Modikwa Clinic
09 September 2024
Q-KON has announced the installation of a class-leading Eutelsat OneWeb LEO system at the Platinum Health Modikwa Clinic – the first time that a LEO satellite service has been used in the healthcare industry in South Africa.
Situated at the Modikwa Mine in Mpumalanga near Burgersfort, Modikwa Clinic is one of 23 healthcare facilities run by Platinum Health - a medical scheme and healthcare provider which specialises in meeting the needs of employees and their families in the platinum and chrome mining sector.
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