Liquid Telecom Satellite Services is expecting to see strong revenue growth in 2022, thanks to demand for connectivity, particularly in Africa, its main market. Scott Mumford, CEO of Liquid Telecom Satellite Services told Via Satellite, “We saw around 25% growth in 2021. We are seeing accelerating revenue growth year-on-year. The percentage increase is still going…

Azercosmos has formed a new partnership with teleport operator Signalhorn to boost its position in the African satellite market. The two companies announced April 27 that Azercosmos will provide broadband in Africa through Signalhorn's Leuk teleport located in Switzerland using its C-band Azerspace-1 satellite. Azercosmos and Signalhorn will use iDirect technology to provide connectivity through…

One of the world’s leading telcos Orange is teaming up with AST SpaceMobile to test its space-based cellular broadband network. The two companies announced the non-binding MoU on March 25. Orange will test AST SpaceMobile’s service in one African country, following AST SpaceMobile's planned launch of its BlueWalker 3 test satellite that is designed to…

Kenyan mobile operator Safaricom has signed a multi-year contract with Intelsat to modernize its network and expand LTE coverage across the country. Intelsat will provide Safaricom with both cellular backhaul over satellite and enterprise connectivity services, the companies announced March 10.  Much of Kenya’s population, about 70%, lives in rural areas. Safaricom said its LTE…