Telecom

Africa: Spacecom partners with Azercosmos to improve its coverage

Africa: Spacecom partners with Azercosmos to improve its coverage
Monday, 20 March 2023 15:53

Since 2019, Spacecom has been ramping up initiatives to gain a foothold in the African satellite-based telecom services market. The company acquired a 9.3% stake in Canadian firm NuRAN Wireless in June 2021 for $3.2 million.

Israeli satellite operator Spacecom will leverage the capabilities of Azerbaijan's Azercosmos' Azerspace satellites to expand the geographic coverage of its services, particularly in Africa. The two parties signed a cooperation agreement for the joint implementation of long-term projects on Friday, March 17.

We see the use of telecommunication and teleport services of Azercosmos as an important step for the development of our joint space activities. Azerspace satellites are among the most dynamic satellites in the African market and they will provide quality services in digital broadcasting,” said Yon Rosenberg, Spacecom's Chief Revenue Officer.

The new partnership is part of Spacecom's African expansion strategy that began in 2019. The company's ambition is to become one of the leading providers of satellite communication solutions and services on the continent in a context marked by the growing demand for broadband connectivity and digital transformation. It is therefore multiplying strategic initiatives and partnerships to this end.

Thanks to Azercosmos' satellites, Spacecom will extend its services to millions more people, including those living in rural and remote areas whose access is difficult for terrestrial telecom operators' networks. According to the Global System Operators' Association (GSMA), only 515 million people were subscribed to telecom services in sub-Saharan Africa at the end of 2021. This figure represents 46% of the region's population.

Isaac K. Kassouwi

On the same topic
Through such initiatives, Cassava Technologies aims to position itself as a leading digital solutions provider across its markets, empowering Africans to...
As Kenya races toward a more connected future, the country stands as a regional leader in harnessing technology to unlock human potential and transform...
• Mozambican government and Huawei considering the construction of a local mobile phone factory catered to rural needs • Special features for rural...
• Djibouti adopts new digital code to accelerate digital transformation, with focus on data protection, cybersecurity, and e-commerce. • The move aligns...
Most Read
01

Lebara Group is now bringing its affordable and reliable mobile services to Africa, starting with Ni...

Telecoms: Lebara Enters Nigerian Market with Strong Competitive Ambitions
02

• Gates Foundation commits $1.6 billion over five years to Gavi.• Bill Gates warns of rising ch...

Gates Foundation Pledges $1.6 Billion to Gavi to Boost Global Child Vaccination
03

Transport and food prices have been climbing steadily across Africa in recent years. In Côte d’Ivoir...

Côte d’Ivoire’s Fuel Price Cuts Haven’t Slashed Transport Costs–Yet
04

In a West African financial landscape marked by tighter regulation of the fintech sector, digital fi...

In Five Years, Francophone Africa Will be A Major Force in African Tech –Régis Bamba
05

• Maritime sector faces renewed risks amid military tensions in the Middle East• Blockade fears at S...

Israel-Iran conflict raises new threats for global shipping and oil trade
Enter your email to receive our newsletter

Ecofin Agency provides daily coverage of nine key African economic sectors: public management, finance, telecoms, agribusiness, mining, energy, transport, communication, and education.
It also designs and manages specialized media, both online and print, for African institutions and publishers.

SALES & ADVERTISING

Benjamin FLAUX
bf@agenceecofin.com 
Téls: +41 22 301 96 11 
Mob: +41 78 699 13 72
Média kit : Download

EDITORIAL
redaction@agenceecofin.com

More information
Team
Publisher

ECOFIN AGENCY

Mediamania Sarl
Rue du Léman, 6
1201 Geneva
Switzerland

 

Ecofin Agency is a sector-focused economic news agency, founded in December 2010. Its web platform was launched in June 2011. ©Mediamania.

 
 

Please publish modules in offcanvas position.