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Within the broadband satellite industry, 2025 is the year that changed everything and yet nothing is different – at least not yet....

ST Engineering iDirect is redefining satellite network operations with its new AI-powered network analytics platform demonstrating how predictive analytics, real-time insights, and anomaly detection are empowering operators to anticipate and resolve network issues before they escalate....

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. ...

As a leading African Satellite solutions provider, Q-KON has confirmed its support for Eutelsat’s recent brand consolidation under the Eutelsat name, with OneWeb retained for its LEO constellation. ...

While SpaceX’s Starlink has yet to launch in South Africa, Eutelsat OneWeb is gaining ground with local businesses and government. The OneWeb fleet comprises 648 satellites orbiting the Earth at around 1,200km in 12 synchronised orbital planes. By partnering with Q-KON, compliance with local telecommunications regulations is ensured. The Twoobii-OneWeb...

Q-KON, a leading satellite communication provider, has recently shared the success of its Twoobii-LEO satellite service, powered by Eutelsat OneWeb, in transforming connectivity for South Africa’s financial sector. Leveraging low-Earth orbit (LEO) technology, which offers low latency and high-speed internet, Q-KON has partnered with major South African banks to enhance...

Q-KON and Rivada Space Networks have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deliver next-generation satellite connectivity across Africa and beyond. Q-KON will use Rivada’s advanced Outernet, a secure Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network, to enhance data resiliency, network performance, and cybersecurity for critical enterprises such as banks, financial institutions,...

Q-KON, a leading satellite services provider, has expanded its enterprise connectivity offering by partnering with South African telecoms operator Vox. Through this collaboration, Vox is now a reseller of Q-KON’s Twoobii Super Smart Satellite Solutions, powered by Eutelsat OneWeb’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network....

The global Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellite industry is rapidly expanding, with operators like SpaceX’s Starlink and Eutelsat OneWeb already serving Africa. As more companies prepare to enter the market, these satellites offer high-performance, low-cost connectivity. However, their standard services often don’t meet the specific needs of niche markets, such as...

Viasat is partnering with Telespazio and the European Space Agency (ESA) to provide secure satellite connectivity for future lunar missions. As part of the Moonlight program, Viasat will design and develop the communication network for lunar landers, rovers, and orbiters, as well as the Earth and lunar surface infrastructure....