Due to the latest capacity renewal agreement signed by InterSAT and SES, customers of the leading African internet provider can continue to rely on SES’ well-positioned satellite to connect their farms, remote offices, schools, and hospitals with affordable internet access across Africa.

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Intelsat boosts satellite connectivity of maritime customers in MEA
Marlink has extended its partnership with Intelsat to offer increased Ku and C-band satellite connectivity to maritime customers in the cruise and merchant shipping sectors.
SES releases strong results in Q1 2022
Satellite company, SES, reported a solid set of first-quarter operating results. The company delivered a strong operational performance in its networks business. Their video business continues to deliver long-term value for customers as demonstrated by the most recent deal announced with long-term partner, Sky UK, valued at around €85 million.
Safaricom, Intelsat expand LTE coverage in Kenya
Safaricom signed a multi-year contract with Intelsat to modernize its network and expand LTE coverage to more subscribers across the whole country.
Yahsat AGM approves total dividend of AED 385.5 million for 2021
Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat), the UAE’s flagship satellite solutions provider has announced the results of its Annual General Meeting (“AGM”).
KACST’s satellite products to benefit from stc networks and infrastructure
Saudi Telecom Company (stc) and King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) signed a cooperation memorandum in the field of developing telecom services and satellite images.
SES increases reach to 366 million TV homes worldwide
SES now delivers almost 8,400 TV channels, according to its annual Satellite Monitor market research, the industry’s premier accounting of satellite’s TV reach, which underscores SES’s position as the leader in enabling content delivery via satellite directly and indirectly. This includes 3,130 in HD or UHD – to a total of 366 million TV homes worldwide, an increase of five million homes over the previous year. SES continues to outperform the industry with the highest number of TV homes reached and record-breaking number of channels delivered.
Intelsat unveils new chief executive officer
Intelsat tapped David Wajsgras as its next chief executive officer (CEO), succeeding Stephen Spengler, who announced his planned retirement in October 2021.
Amazon to launch new ”constellation”, ramps up satellite-internet service
Amazon announced deals for scores of launches to deploy a "constellation" of satellites in low orbit around the Earth to provide internet service to people below.
UK satellite company OneWeb suspends Baikonur launches
The British satellite company OneWeb says it is cancelling all launches from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, which is run by the Russian Aerospace Forces and Russia’s space agency, Roscosmos.