13 Nov In The News – Oct 2025
ITWeb TV: Q-KON readies to fill gaps from Starlink licence impasse
While Elon Musk’s Starlink remains entangled in South African regulatory hurdles, local satellite operator Q-KON is gearing up to launch its own consumer satellite internet service. Leveraging Eutelsat OneWeb’s low Earth orbit (LEO) network through its Twoobii smart satellite platform, Q KON aims to deliver affordable, high-speed connectivity to underserved communities across Sub-Saharan Africa.
CEO Dr Dawie de Wet says Q-KON plans to beat Starlink to the local market with a more inclusive model—one that caters not only to premium users but also to everyday consumers who lack access to credit cards or courier deliveries.
Ensuring Reliable Connectivity for Toll Plaza Operations with Twoobii Smart Satellite Services
Toll plazas on major highways like the N1 and N4 rely on uninterrupted electronic payments to keep traffic moving smoothly. Q-KON designed and implemented a unique high availability solution that integrates dual-satellite circuits with two independent satellite services and a LTE back-up service to deliver the ultimate in reliable and dependable transaction connectivity. The solution includes the Q-KON-developed Comms Commander router which does intelligently management both satellite links, enabling seamless automatic switching in the event of a primary communication link failure to maintain continuous connectivity.
Team Spotlight: Equiped for OneWeb Deployment Excellence
Q-KON continues to invest in developing skills through specialized OneWeb training programs. Recently, team members Dries, Adriaan, and Chris successfully completed the Advanced LEO Training, gaining hands-on experience in the installation, operation, and maintenance of OneWeb’s state-of-the-art satellite technology. By strengthening the capabilities of both local partners and Q-KON’s Service Team, this initiative plays a key role in enabling the seamless rollout of high speed, low-latency satellite connectivity across Africa.
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