November 7, 2017

InterSat Sets Up Teleport Services in Nairobi

From IT News Africa

Satellite solution provider, InterSat and global satellite operator ABS have announced theintersat launch of iDirect platforms on ABS-3A C-band and Ku-band beams. InterSat will operate the services from its new and state-of-the-art teleport in Nairobi using ABS-3A’s pan-Africa beams.

The iDirect platforms will provide broadband internet across Sub-Sahara and South Africa and serve French-speaking African countries.

With the growing demand for broadband internet services, users in Africa demand services at low entry cost including hardware and bandwidth. InterSat with ABS, can now offer Software Virtual Network Operator (SVNO) access to resellers in Africa to distribute and manage internet services at affordable pricing on both C and Ku-band. Resellers can control their VSAT network and manage services to their clients without the need for investment in hard­ware. Both Ku- and C-band coverage offer excellent elevation across Africa. Continue >