AZERCOSMOS and INTERSAT partner to roll-out High Throughput Broadband services using HTS Capacity on Azerspace-2
AZERCOSMOS and INTERSAT signed-up for a long-term partnership at IBC-2019, for delivery of consumer broadband and enterprise services and to provide high quality and high throughput internet connectivity to remote areas of Africa thus reducing the digital divide on the continent.
- (1888PressRelease) September 20, 2019 - This partnership enables Azercosmos to utilize Intersat’s teleport and ground infrastructure and expertise to deliver consumer broadband and enterprise services to every city, town, and community on the continent.
Azercosmos and Intersat are joining forces to develop the satellite broadband market in Africa, which is currently flooded with multiple offerings of low quality and data-limited satellite broadband connectivity options. With the new service offering, customers will be able to not only enjoy high-throughput connectivity but will also be able to use unlimited data.
“Our agreement with Azercosmos is a significant step towards extending state-of-the-art and highly-affordable services specific to the continent of Africa, using our newly launched SkyFi services. With this service we've set a new trend for Broadband Satellite Internet by delivering a service that gives consumers unlimited data with faster speeds and better service experience.” said Hanif Kassam, CEO of INTERSAT. “With the proven superiority of Hughes-Jupiter2 HUB platform, we are confident that our SkyFi service will provide INTERSAT with a competitive edge for successful service expansion throughout Africa.”, added Subrata Roy, CTO of INTERSAT.
“We are pleased to expand the scope of our longstanding relationship with INTERSAT, to now enter into this partnership for the delivery of broadband services over our satellite to the people of Africa.” said Rashad Nabiyev, CEO of Azercosmos.
About AZERCOSMOS:
Azercosmos is the premier satellite operator in the South Caucasus. Azerspace-1, the telecommunication satellite operated by Azercosmos, provides highly reliable broadband and broadcast solutions to its customers in Europe, Africa, Middle East, the Caucasus, and Central Asia. For more information, visit: www.azercosmos.com
About INTERSAT:
Intersat is one of the largest and most respected providers of Internet solutions in Africa providing Internet via Satellite connectivity to some of the leading organizations, government institutions and the private sector. Intersat strives hard to stay at the cutting edge of technology, investing heavily in state-of-the art services that make the service delivery better and affordable. For more information, visit: www.intersat.ae
Contact details
Website: https://www.intersat.ae/
Email: tabitha.mutua ( @ ) intersat dot ae
Phone: 254-730-100 000
###
space
space
Contact Information
- intersat
- Intersat
- 1st Floor, Prosperity House, Westlands Rd.
P.O.Box 1015
- 00606
- Voice: 254-733-621621
- Visit our Site