Skyvision Chooses Telesat’s Telstar 11n Satellite to Expand Broadband Services in Africa

 

February 20, 2012

 

Telesat announced today that SkyVision Global Networks Ltd. (SkyVision), a leading global provider of IP connectivity over satellite, has signed a multiyear contract for Ku-band capacity into Africa on Telesat’s Telstar 11N satellite. 

SkyVision has established itself in Africa and other emerging markets as a leader in reliable and affordable Internet connectivity services, supported 24/7 through their Multilingual Technical Assistance Center. To meet the rapidly growing demand for satellite broadband in sub-Saharan Africa, SkyVision has chosen to combine Telstar 11N capacity with their iDirect hub, creating an advanced and highly scalable communications platform.  

“The demand for satellite broadband in Africa and other remote regions of the world continues to grow and SkyVision is leading the way in this important market through their technical expertise and award winning customer service,” said Nigel Gibson, Vice President, International Sales for Telesat. “SkyVision’s decision to choose Telstar 11N for expanding their African broadband services is a strong endorsement of the satellite’s capabilities and adds momentum to the growing business relationship between our companies.”   

“The high powered Ku-band coverage of Telstar 11N offers SkyVision many advantages in serving our growing base of broadband customers in sub-Saharan Africa,” said Doron Ben Sira, CEO of SkyVision. “We are very pleased to have completed this agreement with Telesat and look forward to further working with them in Africa and other emerging markets.”