Spacecom (Tel Aviv Stock Exchange: SCC), operator of the AMOS satellite fleet, today announced that it is providing Europe-based Signalhorn with Ku-band capacity on its AMOS-5 communications satellite located at 17 degrees E. Signalhorn, a provider of communications solutions to Europe, the Middle East and Africa, is using the capacity for enabling broadband connectivity to retail businesses across Southern Africa.

"The AMOS-5 Ku-band platform perfectly meets the needs of our tailored enterprise communications solution, which requires highly available broadband connectivity service to cover a wide section of Southern Africa," said Robert Kubbernus, chief executive officer of Signalhorn. "Our ability to provide reliable and secure end-to-end solutions to our clients is a key differentiator for our business development in Africa. Working with Spacecom’s AMOS-5 satellite adds value to our project."

"Together with Signalhorn, we’ve developed a solution that meets their data communications needs throughout the required geographic region," said Amir Carmeli, Spacecom’s vice president for sales, West Europe. "AMOS-5 is providing an array of services to communication service providers and broadcasters throughout Africa. As we move forward, we expect our service portfolio to continue to grow."

From its 17 degree E orbital position, AMOS-5 provides powerful C-band and Ku-band beams for supplying broadcast and data services to the entire African continent. The satellite began commercial operations in January 2012 and is a prime carrier of African satellite communications traffic.

Signalhorn provides satellite and terrestrial communications globally. The company was formed from the strategic acquisition of GE Satcom (the Satlynx Group of Companies). Signalhorn’s heritage dates back over 40 years with its origins in some of the pioneering companies in the satellite communications business. Signalhorn operates two technical centers, one at its headquarters in Backnang, Germany, and the other in Leuk, Switzerland; these are extended through partnerships with third party U.S. and Asia-Pacific teleports. Signalhorn delivers solutions that are customer-driven by partnering with global operators and system integrators.