OTTAWA – SkyVision Global Networks has chosen Telesat to help expand its satellite broadband service in Africa.
SkyVision, a global provider of IP connectivity over satellite, has signed a multi-year contract for Ku-band capacity into sub-Saharan Africa on Telesat’s Telstar 11N satellite. The company plans to combine its iDirect hub with the bird’s capacity to create what it describes as an “advanced and highly scalable communications platform”.
“The demand for satellite broadband in Africa and other remote regions of the world continues to grow and SkyVision is leading the way in this important market through their technical expertise and award winning customer service,” said Nigel Gibson, Telesat’s VP of international sales, in the announcement. “SkyVision’s decision to choose Telstar 11N for expanding their African broadband services is a strong endorsement of the satellite’s capabilities and adds momentum to the growing business relationship between our companies.”
