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Cellular Coverage Expanded Across Africa Using Satellite Technology

Intelsat Partners with Africa Mobile on Phone and Internet Service

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Tom Patton
Nov 20, 2023
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More than 3,000 rural base satellite antennas have been deployed across several countries in Africa since 2018 by Intelsat and Africa Mobile Networks, providing new telecommunication services to more than 8 million people.

“Through this commitment to bridging the digital divide, we've made a significant impact."
Jean Philippe Gillet, Intelsat

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