In The News – Nov 2024
Eutelsat OneWeb has partnered with Q-KON to expand LEO satellite services across Sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on the southern region....
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Eutelsat OneWeb has partnered with Q-KON to expand LEO satellite services across Sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on the southern region....
Q-KON has been a leader in innovative satellite, wireless, and unified communication solutions for over 35 years, focusing on the African market. With a strong emphasis on system engineering, we provide comprehensive services, including turnkey projects and satellite network solutions....
Satellite technology is rapidly evolving, bringing new possibilities for connectivity across Africa. With the launch of mega-constellations like those from Starlink and OneWeb, high-speed internet could soon reach the remotest regions....
ICASA is set to transform South Africa’s satellite landscape with a new licensing framework that could pave the way for major players like Starlink to enter the market. Stay tuned as the regulatory shake-up promises to simplify approvals and address high spectrum costs, potentially reshaping satellite communications in the region....
The satellite industry is experiencing a dynamic transformation with the rapid development of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellations like Starlink and OneWeb, alongside traditional Geostationary Orbit (GEO) satellites. Led by advancements in launch technology and propelled by innovative applications, this sector is poised for substantial growth and strategic evolution in...
In the context of Satellite technology innovations, industry alignments and constellation developments, what does multi-orbit services mean for Africa? How could these services impact the connectivity landscape in Africa, and will multi-orbit satellite services deliver significant value in Africa? We consider these dynamics and provide an on-the-ground perspective....
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Navigating Latency in Satellite Networks and Exploring its Impact on User Experience Does Latency actually matter? A good question to ask in a time when LEO is all the rage and people and businesses are educating themselves on the opportunities that satellite broadband can afford them. In this article on ITWeb...
The Future of GEO Satellite Services: A Service Provider Perspective The large-scale deployment of Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite services, exemplified by projects like Starlink and OneWeb entering the African market, raises questions about the future of Geostationary Orbit (GEO) satellite services. With 36 LEO projects in the pipeline and a forecasted...
Will Satellite Constellations bridge the Digital Divide in Africa? Satellite constellations have the potential to significantly contribute to bridging the digital divide in Africa by providing improved internet connectivity to underserved and remote areas. Projects like SpaceX’s Starlink, OneWeb, and Amazon’s Project Kuiper aim to deploy constellations of small satellites to...