Paratus has launched a low-earth-orbit (LEO) satellite internet service in Namibia using Eutelsat's OneWeb network, aiming to extend high-speed, low-latency connectivity to areas with limited or no terrestrial coverage, with offerings targeting both residential and business customers.
The new service provides multiple subscription options, including data-capped packages and unlimited data plans, alongside a platform that allows customers to monitor and manage their usage.
Andrew Hall, Managing Director of Paratus Namibia, said the launch allows the group to apply experience gained from deploying LEO satellite connectivity solutions in other African markets to the Namibian context.
Hall noted that the offering is designed to give users more internet access options and greater control over the services they subscribe to.
For businesses, the satellite connection can also serve as a backup solution in the event of a primary link failure, helping to ensure operational continuity without the need to install a second fixed-line connection.
Philippe Baudrier, Eutelsat's Vice-President for Africa, underlined the importance of the technology for customers operating in regions with limited access to terrestrial networks.
Schalk Erasmus, Chief Executive of the Paratus Group, said the launch has the potential to facilitate access to digital services essential to economic activity and daily life, while also strengthening the resilience of communications networks.
The introduction of the service in Namibia forms part of Paratus's broader expansion strategy across the African continent and builds on a multi-year agreement signed with Eutelsat in November 2025.
The partnership provides for the rollout of OneWeb services across southern Africa, covering five markets: South Africa, Angola, Namibia, Botswana, and Zambia.
Source: Diário Económico
Original article: https://www.diarioeconomico.co.mz/?p=550987
