OneWeb Constellation to Provide Fixed Services Throughout Africa
OneWeb Constellation to Provide Fixed Services Throughout Africa
Eutelsat and Bayobab Sign Collaboration Agreement
A multi-year agreement for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) capacity on Eutelsat’s OneWeb constellation has been signed between Bayobab and Eutelsat. This collaboration aims to address the connectivity needs for enterprises and cellular backhaul, providing reliable solutions to enhance network performance and customer experience across the continent.
"This collaboration brings cutting-edge digital connectivity to even the most remote corners of the continent and reaffirms our promise of 'Connecting Africa'."
Frédéric Schepens, Bayobab
Bayobab, Africa's leading digital and infrastructure service provider, will leverage Eutelsat’s OneWeb constellation to deliver fixed connectivity services. By improving coverage in rural areas, these innovative satellite solutions will provide high-quality connectivity and reduced latency. The roll-out roadmap will see implementation completed across the continent by December 2024, with services already available in four African countries.
"We are proud to count Bayobab and the broader MTN Group amongst Africa’s early adopters of the Eutelsat/OneWeb LEO constellation," said Cyril Dujardin, Co-President of the Eutelsat Group Connectivity Business Unit. "This partnership underscores the commitment of both Eutelsat and Bayobab to drive digital inclusion, and the pertinence of innovative satellite solutions to achieve this aim, notably the unique properties of ubiquitous, low latency LEO capacity.”
"At Bayobab, we're passionate about being at the forefront of harnessing technology to empower people and businesses across Africa. Our partnership with Eutelsat and the integration of OneWeb's LEO satellite services into our solutions is a testament to this commitment," said Frédéric Schepens, Bayobab’s Chief Executive Officer. "This collaboration brings cutting-edge digital connectivity to even the most remote corners of the continent and reaffirms our promise of 'Connecting Africa' – a promise rooted in partnership and driven by a vision of a digitally inclusive future."
The partnership between Eutelsat and Bayobab marks a step forward in bridging the digital divide in Africa. The deployment and integration of LEO satellite technology will provide enhanced connectivity solutions that will empower communities across the continent.