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Afrique Telecom commended for its
Internet connectivity solutions
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ased on its recent analysis of the Sub-Saharan African (SSA)
communications services market, Frost & Sullivan has recognised
Afrique Telecom with the 2018 Sub-Saharan African Enabling
Technology Award.
The company’s broadband connectivity solutions SpaceDSL and
TAMTAM help deliver cost-effective, high-bandwidth Internet access
to areas facing last-mile connectivity issues.
in dividuals can deploy quickly. SpaceDSL allows users to choose the
connectivity timeframe, ranging from 30 to 90 days, as well as the
connectivity speed and data volume.
Meanwhile, the TAMTAM solution helps create a more connected
ecosystem in SSA by combining satellite and Wi-Fi to create Internet
hotspots. Each TAMTAM system can extend connectivity up to a few
100 metres radius around the hotspot and up to six kilometres by using
additional repeaters or long-distance customer-premises equipment.
“Afrique Telecom’s SpaceDSL and TAMTAM stand out from other
communications service providers’ solutions as they give customers
the flexibility to choose consumption variables like data volume,
time, and speed,” said Fadzai Deda, Best Practices Research Analyst
at Frost & Sullivan.
“In addition to these two solutions, Afrique Telecom is preparing
to commercialise its new solution, Broadband Africa, which will
deliver a best-in-class customer experience to consumers all over
the continent.”
Afrique Telecom’s SpaceDSL largely addresses the issue of the
lacking fixed-line infrastructure in SSA. SpaceDSL is a kit consisting
of a small 35-kilogram satellite dish and a modem that businesses or
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Avanti announces official launch of
South African based operations
Building on the success of its previous high
throughput satellites (HTS), Avanti launched
its third satellite, HYLAS 4 in April. HYLAS 4
will operate with 64 fixed and four steerable
beams from five Gateway Earth Stations to
significantly extend Avanti’s coverage to
West and Central Africa for the first time.
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vanti Communications Group, a leading
satellite operator, providing Ka-Band
satellite data communications services
across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and
Africa, has announced the official launch of
its South Africa-based operations.
The announcement is underpinned by
Avanti’s continued commitment to investing
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This development will provide affordable
high-speed satellite broadband to connect
homes, SMEs, schools, enterprises and
mobile operators across Sub-Saharan Africa,
especially in rural and remote locations
where terrestrial networks are limited.
in Africa through a direct local presence
backed by in-country solutions to enable
and facilitate connectivity through key
partnerships both in South Africa and
throughout the region. “Through our reliable high-speed connectivity,
we bring the digital era to people,” said
Christian Georgeson, Chief Marketing Officer
at Avanti Communications.
To date, Avanti has invested more than
US$897 million in Sub-Saharan Africa, with
US$143 million in South Africa alone. “We believe everyone has the right to
become a digital citizen, especially those in
the remotest areas across Africa.”
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