Close Menu
  • Homepage
  • News
  • Cloud & AI
  • ECommerce
  • Entertainment
  • Finance
  • Opinion
  • Podcast
  • Contact

Subscribe to Updates

Get the latest technology news from TechFinancials News about FinTech, Tech, Business, Telecoms and Connected Life.

What's Hot

Rise In E-Commerce Activity Boosts SA’s Supply Chain Sector

2025-07-16

iPhone 17 Pro May Return To Aluminum Alloy Body

2025-07-16

LEPAS Debuts In South Africa 2026 To Redefine Premium SUVs

2025-07-16
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
Trending
  • Rise In E-Commerce Activity Boosts SA’s Supply Chain Sector
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram YouTube LinkedIn WhatsApp RSS
TechFinancials
  • Homepage
  • News
  • Cloud & AI
  • ECommerce
  • Entertainment
  • Finance
  • Opinion
  • Podcast
  • Contact
TechFinancials
Home»News»Liquid Telecom, Intelsat to Expand Broadband Services in Africa
News

Liquid Telecom, Intelsat to Expand Broadband Services in Africa

Gugu LourieBy Gugu Lourie2017-04-20No Comments3 Mins Read
Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
Share
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email Copy Link

Pan-African telecoms group Liquid Telecom, a subsidiary of Econet Global, and Intelsat S.A. have announced a new agreement that will introduce high performance Intelsat EpicNG satellite services into the Liquid Telecom network.

As part of the new, multi-year agreement, Liquid Telecom has committed to dedicated services on the Intelsat 33e satellite, which began operations earlier this year.

The solution features ground networking equipment based upon the Newtec Dialog VSAT platform, including technology developed under the ESA-funded Project Indigo announced previously by Intelsat and Newtec.

By taking advantage of Intelsat’s high-throughput satellite (HTS) solutions, Liquid Telecom will be able to deliver more bandwidth with greater efficiency to meet the growing needs of businesses across Africa.

The new Intelsat EpicNG services will expand Liquid Telecom’s coverage and network capabilities across the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Malawi, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe, where demand has grown for VSAT technology to deliver connectivity to underserved remote or rural areas.

“Breakthroughs in technology continue to position satellite as a more compelling connectivity solution for businesses across Africa. By teaming with Intelsat, Liquid Telecom will be at the forefront of satellite communications, ensuring we can meet the future bandwidth needs of our customers no matter where they are in the region,” said Scott Mumford, Liquid Telecom’s Group Managing Executive of Satellite and VSAT.

“We are also delighted to be Intelsat’s local partner as it continues to introduce the suite of Intelsat EpicNG services to Africa.”

Intelsat 33e, the second in the global Intelsat EpicNG HTS fleet, is a next-generation, high performance satellite that delivers improved performance, better economics and simplified access for satellite service providers such as Liquid Telecom. Designed as a complementary overlay to the world’s largest fixed satellite network, Intelsat EpicNG is backwards compatible with Intelsat’s existing global satellite fleet of approximately 50 satellites and is connected by the global IntelsatOne terrestrial network.

Engineering work is currently underway and Liquid Telecom is expected to begin using the Intelsat EpicNG platform at the end of July.

Furthering the relationship between the companies, Liquid Telecom has been awarded a three-year contract from Intelsat to provide fibre backhaul and up-linking services from its South Africa teleport that will be integrated into the IntelsatOne network as Intelsat extends its managed services platform into Africa. The gateway service will enable Intelsat to accelerate the introduction of Intelsat EpicNG services, building on its leading position in the broadband and enterprise sectors.

 

Africa broadband Liquid Telecom
Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
Gugu Lourie

Related Posts

Gwede Mantashe Named Acting Minister Of Police

2025-07-15

Presidency Denies DA’s Claims On Mcebisi Jonas’ US Visa Denial

2025-07-15

Minister Creecy Dissolves RAF Board Over Governance Failures

2025-07-15

Monde Bala Appointed Interim CEO Of National Transmission Company SA

2025-07-15

Government Working To Safeguard The Integrity Effectiveness Of The Police

2025-07-15

Life Healthcare Completes Sale Of Life Molecular Imaging To Lantheus

2025-07-14

FibrePoynt Urges Government To Prioritise South African Broadband Innovation

2025-07-11

President Ramaphosa To Brief The Nation On National Security Matters

2025-07-10

McDonald’s SA Brings Back Big Tasty With GALXBOY Collab – Limited Time

2025-07-10
Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

DON'T MISS
Breaking News

Rise In E-Commerce Activity Boosts SA’s Supply Chain Sector

Despite facing ongoing challenges, South Africa’s supply chain sector is experiencing growth fuelled by a…

LEPAS Debuts In South Africa 2026 To Redefine Premium SUVs

2025-07-16

How Agri-Tech Is Powering South Africa’s Cannabis Boom

2025-07-15

Ithuba Challenges Lottery Licence Award

2025-07-14
Stay In Touch
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • LinkedIn
OUR PICKS

Fuse Lit: SA’s U.S. Tech Bomb ‘Nears Detonation’

2025-07-16

US Denies Mcebisi Jonas’ Visa, Rejects Credentials As Ramaphosa’s Envoy

2025-07-15

Takealot Expands Pickup Points At Pick n Pay For Shopper Convenience

2025-07-14

DA Urges President: Fire Minister Nkabane Now – Open Letter

2025-06-25

Subscribe to Updates

Get the latest tech news from TechFinancials about telecoms, fintech and connected life.

About Us

TechFinancials delivers in-depth analysis of tech, digital revolution, fintech, e-commerce, digital banking and breaking tech news.

Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram YouTube LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit RSS
Our Picks

Rise In E-Commerce Activity Boosts SA’s Supply Chain Sector

2025-07-16

iPhone 17 Pro May Return To Aluminum Alloy Body

2025-07-16

LEPAS Debuts In South Africa 2026 To Redefine Premium SUVs

2025-07-16
Recent Posts
  • Rise In E-Commerce Activity Boosts SA’s Supply Chain Sector
  • iPhone 17 Pro May Return To Aluminum Alloy Body
  • LEPAS Debuts In South Africa 2026 To Redefine Premium SUVs
  • Fuse Lit: SA’s U.S. Tech Bomb ‘Nears Detonation’
  • Gwede Mantashe Named Acting Minister Of Police
TechFinancials
RSS Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn YouTube WhatsApp
  • Homepage
  • Newsletter
  • Contact
  • Advertise
  • Privacy Policy
  • About
© 2025 TechFinancials. Designed by TFS Media.

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.

Ad Blocker Enabled!
Ad Blocker Enabled!
Our website is made possible by displaying online advertisements to our visitors. Please support us by disabling your Ad Blocker.