New Business Models needed for Africa between Operators
Innovations in HTS LEOs, MEOs & GEOs software-defined satellites, new antenna technologies and more are all opening up new and promising options to connect unconnected locations in Africa and globally. These technology innovations are critical and a precondition to any further discussions around delivering large-scale satellite services in Africa. The question now is, do the business models currently being applied in the industry meet the requirements for delivering large-scale managed satellite services? We consider some options and propose a new hybrid model between Satellite Operators and local specialized Service Providers. Read More Here: New Business Models Between Service Providers And Satellite Operators Are Needed For Africa
The Twoobii Story
Today, Twoobii is the leading Smart Satellite Services provider offering broadband services to the business market in South Africa, Namibia, Mozambique and the rest of SADC.
Success like this doesn’t happen overnight. We share the story behind the Twoobii success story and take a trip down memory lane. Reflecting on the people and highlights that laid the foundation for what is now a leading broadband platform in Southern Africa.
Read More Here: The Twoobii Story
Customer WiFi And Payments Solved
Both Le Mirage Desert Lodge and Divava Okavango Resort & Spa are well- known 5-star international tourist attractions with exquisite facilities and service ratings. For some time, both lodges experienced very unreliable WiFi and broadband services and being in the middle of nowhere, this is no surprise. A leading bank in Namibia in partnership with Q-KON Namibia was contacted to implement Twoobii Smart Satellite Services to both of these lodges. The Twoobii service is specifically designed for the “off-grid” business requirements. Read More Here: Customer Wifi & Payments Solved
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