Andrew Bonwick
Vice President of Product Development at Relm Insurance
Madhav Sheth
CEO of Ai+ Smartphone
Stephen Rose
CEO Render Networks


Eutelsat Group and Bayobab, a subsidiary of MTN Group, have signed a multi-year agreement for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) capacity on Eutelsat‘s OneWeb constellation. This partnership aims to expand connectivity for enterprises, cellular backhaul, and rural coverage, enhancing network performance and customer experience across the continent, the joint statement said.
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OneWeb’s LEO Satellites for Connectivity
Bayobab said it will leverage OneWeb’s LEO satellites to deliver high-quality, low-latency fixed connectivity services across the continent. The rollout is expected to be completed by December 2024, with services already live in four African countries.
“Our partnership with Eutelsat and the integration of OneWeb’s LEO satellite services into our solutions is a testament to our commitment. This collaboration brings cutting-edge digital connectivity to even the most remote corners of the continent and reaffirms our promise of ‘Connecting Africa’—a promise rooted in partnership and driven by a vision of a digitally inclusive future,” Bayobab said.
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Satellite Technology on African Communities
The deployment and integration of LEO satellite technology will provide enhanced connectivity solutions, empowering communities across the continent, according to the official statement.
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