Eutelsat and Q-KON Strengthen Partnership to Expand LEO Services Across Sub-Saharan Africa
Eutelsat Group has signed a new multi-year agreement with Q-KON, a prominent satellite solutions provider, to expand Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity across Sub-Saharan Africa. This agreement builds upon successful collaborations and targets accelerating high-speed, low-latency internet services for underserved regions and specialised businesses, particularly in Southern Africa.
The new agreement reinforces the integration of Eutelsat’s OneWeb LEO network with Q-KON’s Twoobii Smart Satellite Services. This collaboration began in 2023 when Eutelsat’s OneWeb LEO services were incorporated into Q-KON’s Twoobii platform. It has since enabled projects such as digital banking services launched in early 2024. The new terms will further increase the OneWeb network capacity available to Q-KON, enabling the company to scale its Twoobii-LEO broadband offerings and meet the region’s rising demand for dependable, high-speed internet.
This partnership has a broad impact on sectors in Sub-Saharan Africa, spanning urban to remote regions where terrestrial internet access is still limited or absent. By merging Eutelsat’s advanced satellite infrastructure with Q-KON’s local technical expertise, the partnership aims to make quality connectivity accessible to a broader audience, supporting applications in e-learning, remote healthcare, fintech, and enterprise solutions. With its low latency and high availability, the LEO-based connectivity service is poised to support growing digital demands across business and community needs.
Cyril Dujardin, President of the Connectivity Business Unit at Eutelsat Group, expressed enthusiasm for the strengthened collaboration, stating, “We are delighted to step up our relationship with Q-KON and honoured by the trust Q-KON has placed in us. Together, we are committed to delivering high-availability, low-cost connectivity solutions that meet Africa’s unique needs.”
Dr Dawie de Wet, Group CEO of Q-KON, echoed this sentiment, highlighting LEO services’ increased flexibility and scalability, stating, “This agreement brings us the flexibility to enhance and differentiate our service offerings. We are excited to expand our reach in Southern Africa, enabling more reliable and faster connectivity to empower businesses and support digital transformation across the region.”
Through this expanded partnership, Eutelsat and Q-KON are well-positioned to address the connectivity gap in Sub-Saharan Africa, enhancing digital access to contribute to economic and social development.