28 Mar In The News – Mar 2025
Eutelsat Closes Connection Gap for 1 million People in Africa
Partner2Connect (P2C) is a global initiative launched by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) with the mission to foster universal connectivity and drive digital transformation worldwide. Through strategic partnerships and commitments made under the P2C framework, the ITU is able to mobilize essential resources and ensure reliable connectivity.
Eutelsat Group recently announced the successful deployment of satellite services, connecting one million in sub-Saharan Africa to high-speed internet as part of its 2Connect Digital Coalition Pledge. This initiative offers significant economic and social benefits by linking individuals, schools, healthcare providers, and businesses to vital resources and services.
Reliable Remote Satellite Internet for City of Johannesburg
Calmex Mobile provides mobile infrastructure solutions for broadcasting and connectivity at government events. Their Mobile Broadcasting Trailer, developed with Q-KON and Telemedia, offers reliable internet, broadcasting, and power backup, even in challenging environments. It includes auto-deploy satellite antennas and WiFi, ensuring seamless communication for large events, rural areas, and emergencies. The trailers are designed for easy mobility and rapid deployment. This solution addresses LTE network congestion and provides consistent service in remote or high-demand locations. It ensures flexibility and reliable connectivity, even in the most demanding conditions.
Team Spotlight: Q-KON Team Completes GVF (Global VSAT Form) Training
We are excited to announce that Christo Gerber, Technical Account Manager, and Roelof Swanepoel, Senior Service Engineer, have successfully completed the GVF (Global VSAT Forum) VSAT course and are now fully GVF Certified.
This globally recognized certification enhances expertise in satellite communications, focusing on VSAT, marine, and mobile/SNG terminal operation, installation, and maintenance.
The GVF VSAT course is a key requirement for all new Technical Account Managers and Service Engineers at Q-KON. Congratulations to Christo and Roelof on this significant achievement!
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