Articles about Satellite

South Africa’s telcos gear up for digital leap in 2026

Local mobile network operators close a strong 2025, while eyeing AI, 5G and satellite technologies to drive growth in 2026.

Vodacom readies to deploy Amazon’s Project Kuiper satellites

Vodacom, Vodafone and Project Kuiper will begin deploying services in Africa and Europe when Amazon’s production satellites come online.

Leave us out of satellite talks, MultiChoice tells ICASA

The DStv operator tells the regulator it is not clear how the proposed framework will impact satellites that are already in orbit.

ICASA hears shortcomings of proposed satellite framework

The regulator hears divergent views on its proposed licensing framework for satellite services, as SpaceX snubs the hearings.

Top ICT tenders: SABC targets satellite to mitigate audience loss

The South African Broadcasting Corporation is looking to enter a revenue-sharing partnership for a direct-to-home satellite solution.

Satellite technology could ease youth unemployment crisis

Avanti plans to offer hands-on training in satellite operations, networking and space engineering.

Liquid Dataport adds satellite to ease downtime

The Liquid Intelligent Technologies unit partners Intelsat to improve availability of connectivity during power disruptions.

Paratus readies its Goedehoop satellite teleport

The hub aims to meet the growing demand for uninterrupted telecoms services in Africa.

VIDEO: Sentech views OTT as opportunity for growth

Sentech CEO Mlamli Booi discusses streaming and over-the-top services, saying regulation won’t stop these platforms coming into SA.

BREAKING: Sentech embarks on data centre project

The data centres will be established across South Africa, as part of Sentech’s multi-dimensional objective to provide telecommunications services.

SA satellite to ‘reduce cost to communicate’

The local satellite aims to enhance the country’s technology sovereignty and self-reliance, says Sentech COO Tebogo Leshope.

Hedging connectivity bets for SOHOs – building in resilience at home

Whether it is mobile, fixed mobile, FWA, fibre, satellite or any other technology, each one has its place in the market.