OneWeb and iSAT Africa
Pioneer New Solutions to Bridge the Digital Divide
in Africa
15 May 2023
OneWeb and iSAT Africa LTD
ahave signed a Distribution Partnership Agreement to
bring high-speed, low-latency broadband connectivity
across Africa.
The partnership brings together
the innovative satellite technology of OneWeb and
the extensive experience of iSAT Africa in rural
connectivity, fixed and mobile satellite services,
enterprise, and broadcasting solutions in Africa.
As a result, iSAT Africa will
drive a shared objective of connecting the
unconnected and serving the underserved communities
of Africa, which in turn will help iSAT Africa grow
the regional economy, improve access to education
and health care, and give people and communities
across the continent more power by providing
reliable, high-speed broadband connection.
As a leading and trusted
internet services provider, iSAT Africa will work
closely with OneWeb to deliver reliable, high-speed,
low latency broadband connectivity throughout
Central, Western, and Eastern Africa markets in the
near future.
iSAT Africa will offer a
variety of integrated communication solutions for
enterprise connectivity, remote access, and rural
connectivity, tailored to fit the needs of
businesses and communities in Africa.
With OneWeb having recently
completed its global constellation, under this DPA
OneWeb will continue to facilitate global
connectivity, reaching areas that had previously
been underserved and too remote for reliable
connectivity. iSAT Africa joins the network of
global OneWeb partners looking to offer connectivity
to all.
Stephen Beynon, CCO of OneWeb,
commented: “This new partnership presents us with
the opportunity to bring connectivity to people,
businesses, and governments across Africa. iSAT
Africa has laid the groundwork in getting many
people connected, and they are well positioned to
expand their network and geographical reach with
enterprise-grade service and product portfolio of
OneWeb.
Rakesh Kukreja, CEO and MD of
iSAT Africa, said: “We are thrilled to partner with
OneWeb to bring reliable and high-speed broadband
connections to underserved areas in Africa. This
partnership is a big step towards closing the
digital divide and giving people and businesses all
over Africa more power. With OneWeb's cutting-edge
LEO satellite technology and iSAT Africa's expertise
in integrated communications services, we are
well-equipped to offer innovative solutions that
meet the specific needs of our customers in Africa
and beyond."
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