Monday, December 3, 2012

O3B Networks to deliver Satellite Internet in Madagascar

 
Kuwait-based satellite communications company Gulfsat have chosen O3B Networks to deliver internet from satellite services in the African island nation of Madagascar. O3B Networks, which built the first medium Earth orbit satellite constellation, will deliver the satellite solutions aimed at improving infrastructure in the country.

Madagascar’s telecommunications infrastructure has suffered in recent years due to natural calamities. Gulfsat aims to provide unhampered communications technology, and continuity in services, through the satellite broadband and telephone services from O3B. The Middle East company is also looking for improved performance using the satellite constellation, while telecom operators in the island nation are opening to satellite technology to upgrade networks and increase revenues.