Nigeria to bridge digital divide using NigComSat satellite

01 December 2025

The Nigerian government has unveiled a strategic initiative to boost digital inclusion by harnessing NigComSat, the country’s national satellite communications provider.

Authorities have announced a target to deliver internet connectivity to 20 million Nigerians, primarily in rural areas where terrestrial infrastructure remains insufficient.

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Eutelsat and Paratus sign multi-year deal to expand OneWeb LEO services across Southern Africa

14 November 2025

At the Africa Tech Festival in Cape Town, Eutelsat and Paratus announced a multi-year, multi-million dollar partnership to expand the deployment of OneWeb’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite services throughout Southern Africa.

Building on their existing collaboration, the agreement aims to deliver high-speed, low-latency connectivity solutions to a broader range of customers and businesses in regions including South Africa, Angola, Namibia, Botswana, and Zambia. The partnership addresses the increasing need for reliable and resilient connectivity — from remote industrial sites to enterprise and community networks.

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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.

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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.

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