Satellites, Starlink and the race to connect Africa

Posted on May 22, 2025 by Guest authors

Connectivity in Africa has been a hot topic for decades, often framed as a bastion of opportunity due to the continent’s immense population still awaiting digital access.

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NT might lose OneWeb gateway partnership over licencing delays

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May 22, 2024
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Thailand’s state telco National Telecom (NT) is reportedly at risk of losing its partnership with Eutelsat OneWeb, as the LEO satellite operator is said to be considering moving its regional gateway out of the country because of ongoing delays.

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Arabsat picks ACTIA gateway systems to support ARABSAT-7A

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January 30, 2026
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Saudi Arabia-based Arabsat says it has selected French firm ACTIA Aerospace to design, supply and deploy a new generation ofQ/V-Band RF gateway systems that will form a critical part of the ground segment for its upcoming ARABSAT-7A software-defined sa…

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MTN’s Bayobab taps Eutelsat for LEO satellites

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August 16, 2024
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MTN subsidiary Bayobab signed a multi-year deal to integrate Eutelsat’s LEO satellites, a move to expand cellular backhaul and coverage in rural areas to meet rising demands from enterprise clients across Africa.

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