IEC Telecom and Thuraya introduced Orion Edge V (“V” for virtual), a state-of-the-art satcom system which offers an affordable VSAT-like experience over compact hardware. Digitalisation, previously reserved for large vessels, is now available for smaller crafts.
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SES seals new partnerships to expand their NGSO communications system
SES announced Gilat and ST Engineering iDirect as its latest technology partners who will be developing the core infrastructure modem platforms for O3b mPOWER, SES’s ground-breaking non-geostationary-satellite orbit (NGSO) communications system.
Zimbabwe keen to connect all districts to the internet
The Zimbabwe Post and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (Potraz) expressed its ambition to connect all districts in the country to the Internet. For this matter, the government requires $123 million to invest in optical fiber.
Starlink beta surprises users with up to 150 Mbps satellite internet
Many people who had signed up on SpaceX’s Starlink website to hear updates about the public beta testing of Starlink satellite internet service have received lately emails from SpaceX to complete their registration.
Iridium Communications announced historic satellite and maritime achievement
Iridium Communications Inc., the only mobile voice and data satellite communications network that spans the entire globe, announced a historic achievement with the launch of the Iridium® Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) service. The system commenced operation on December 11th and with it, for the first time in history, Iridium has given seafarers a real-time emergency response and rescue service that works everywhere in the world. No other maritime emergency response system matches the coverage and real-time communications capability of the Iridium GMDSS service. The announcement came during a virtual press conference held featuring Iridium leadership, industry officials and experts.
Ripe NCC increases awareness about Internet governance in a virtual session
The RIPE NCC recently organised a special webinar on Internet governance and its impact on the economy. The RIPE NCC offered the free virtual session to the Internet community as part of its move to increase awareness about Internet governance – a topic that is proving to be important and timely as the COVID-19 pandemic highlights even further how essential the Internet has become to our societies, economies and public and private lives.
VIAVI Solutions presents new optical fiber meter for confident installations
VIAVI Solutions announces the launch of the Optimeter, a brand-new optical fiber meter specifically developed to address the challenges faced with PON/FTTH customer installs.
Africa’s largest MNO contributes in $1mn satellite equipment order
Comtech Telecommunications Corp. announced that during its first quarter of fiscal 2021, its Tempe, Arizona-based subsidiary, Comtech EF Data Corp., which is part of Comtech's Commercial Solutions segment, received a $1.0 million order for satellite ground station equipment from the largest telecommunications company in Africa.
Women in Technology - Negating the ‘Bro-Culture’
AfricaCom and AfricaTech have become synonymous with industry change in the digital infrastructure and emerging technology space, their evolution, as well as robust debate over the years. In 2020, that tradition continues. One such innovation that is sure to attract its share of controversy and attention, will be the second ‘Women in Tech Takeover’, that returns to the AfricaTech Centre Stage and the AHUB as part of the new AccelerateHER programme of content.
Tunisia ready to launch its first satellite next year
The 65th Independence anniversary of Tunisia will have a special print March next year. Tunisian Telnet Holding Group will be launching the first 100% Tunisian-made satellite in space coinciding the celebration.