Al Yah Satellite Communications Company has announced that its government services arm, Yahsat Government Solutions, has received from the UAE Government, an Authorization to Proceed (“ATP”) to provide satellite capacity and managed services for 17 years. This mandate, valued at AED 18.7 billion (USD 5.1 billion), combines related operations, maintenanceRead More…

Konnect Africa, the Eutelsat-owned satellite broadband service provider, has unveiled SmartWIFI, a new hotspot service, as part of its ongoing commitment to bring digital opportunities to Africans. This new service leverages Konnect Africa’s powerful, reliable satellite broadband network to enable sales outlets (retailers, hospitalities, gas stations, etc.) as well asRead More…

Conax, the Oslo-based provider of total service protection for pay-TV service providers, content owners and entertainment services, has announced its continued commitment to furthering African pay-TV growth through targeted solutions for secure content, pricing and user experience.Read More…

Paris-based Eutelsat Communications and Orange have concluded a multi-year agreement for C-band capacity on the EUTELSAT 3B satellite that broadens Orange’s satellite capabilities across Africa. The capacity will support a fast response to enterprises by Orange Business Services for communications anytime, anywhere as well as serve Orange’s own internal requirements.Read More…