Mobile 3G networks in Africa are set to benefit from new-generation Newtec modems that boost the performance and efficiency of the SES-5 satellite backhaul infrastructure
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Arabsat named 'Satellite Operator of the Year' at SatCom Africa 2013
Arab Satellite Communications Organization (Arabsat) has been named Satellite Operator of the Year at the SatCom Africa 2013 exhibition and conference in Johannesburg, South Africa
Eurochannel chooses EUTELSAT 16A to expand to sub-Saharan Africa
Eurochannel has signed a new five-year contract for capacity and services with satellite telecommunication provider, Eutelsat Communications
South Africa and Russia sign satellite agreement
The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) and the Russian Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos) have signed an agreement that will see the countries working together closely on science and space technologies
The African market for satellite services
Arie Vered, sales director for Africa for SatLink Communications, provides a bird’s eye view of emerging trends in the satellite broadcast market and examines some of the remaining challenges to overcome for the African broadcast industry