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South Africa's Herotel Partners with Amazon Leo for Satellite Internet Distribution
South Africa's leading ISP, Herotel, will distribute Amazon Leo satellite connectivity to residential customers through its new 'evry' service, launching in 2027. This partnership aims to bring reliable internet to underserved households and small businesses across the nation.
Source: Via Satellite
Amazon Leo Partners with Herotel to Launch Satellite Internet in South Africa
Amazon Leo, a competitor to Starlink, has signed a distribution agreement with local internet service provider Herotel to launch satellite internet services in South Africa under the new brand EVRY. This partnership allows Leo to bypass local ownership licensing requirements that have hindered…
Source: eNCA
Amazon to Launch Satellite Internet in South Africa, Rivaling Starlink
Amazon announced plans to launch its Leo satellite internet service in South Africa by 2027, partnering with Herotel. This move positions Amazon as a competitor to Starlink, which has faced regulatory hurdles in the country.
Source: Modern Ghana
Violent Clash Erupts During Bidadi Land Survey; Police, Official Injured
A land survey in Bidadi, India, led to a violent confrontation between protesting farmers and officials, resulting in injuries to a police officer and a survey official, and the filing of two FIRs.
Source: Deccan Herald
MTN South Africa, AUBC Convene Leaders on Satellite Broadband & Digital Inclusion
MTN South Africa, in partnership with the African United Business Confederation (AUBC), hosted a high-level dialogue on satellite broadband. The discussion focused on expanding connectivity, addressing the digital divide, and fostering economic opportunities across Africa through enabling…
Source: Tech Review Africa
ZenaTech Acquires Multiple Land Survey & Geospatial Companies, Expands DaaS Business
ZenaTech, a technology provider specializing in AI drone and Drone as a Service (DaaS) solutions, has signed offers to acquire multiple land survey and geospatial services companies across the U.S., Canada, and Australia. This strategic move aims to expand its geographic reach, customer base, and…
Source: Quiverquant
Airtel Africa Successfully Trials Satellite-to-Mobile Connectivity in Madagascar with SpaceX
Pan-African operator Airtel Africa, in collaboration with SpaceX, successfully tested direct satellite-to-mobile technology in Madagascar, following trials in Kenya and Uganda. This innovation aims to provide 4G connectivity to remote areas, enabling communication during emergencies and…
Source: Connecting Africa
Madagascar Becomes Third African Country to Test Direct-to-Cell Satellite Technology
Madagascar has successfully tested Direct-to-Cell satellite connectivity, becoming the third African nation after Kenya and Uganda to trial this technology. The demonstration highlights its potential for enhancing connectivity in remote areas and bolstering emergency communications.
Source: Tech Africa News
Axelspace's Seven GRUS-3 Earth Observation Microsatellites Successfully Launched
Axelspace Corporation successfully launched seven GRUS-3 next-generation Earth observation microsatellites aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. All satellites are in their intended orbit, operating normally, and have successfully transmitted their first radio signals.
Source: Cyprus Shipping News