SES, Intersat to Provide Internet Connectivity Across Africa

NSS 12 satellite. Photo: SSL

SES and Intersat announced that they have signed a multi-year agreement to deliver internet services across Africa. Intersat will provide broadband connectivity to businesses and consumers via SES’ NSS 12 satellite, located at 57 degrees east.

The latest agreement with SES includes a new C-band capacity lease, infrastructure services out of the SES Betzdorf teleport and a renewal of upgraded Ku-band capacity out of the SES Djibouti teleport. Intersat will also use the SES Enterprise+ Broadband service to deliver high-speed broadband connectivity across Africa, serving industries such as banking, corporate customers, and internet service providers.

“As demand for connectivity grows beyond big cities, communities need faster, more reliable broadband to support business growth, as well as healthcare and educational services. Our partnership with SES will further strengthen our collective ability to deliver this connectivity,” said Hanif Kassam, executive director at Intersat.