....on the AFRICASAT-1 satellite across the African region. The multi-transponder agreement enables SkyVision to continue providing its existing cost effective, reliable, tier-one Internet connectivity solutions to ISPs, enterprises, telcos and mobile operators in the region. SkyVision offers a wide variety of connectivity options and provides direct access to the internet backbone via tier-one Internet providers. SkyVision was selected as the Satellite Service Provider of the Year 2011 at the recent AfricaCom exhibition and conference in Cape Town.
The AFRICASAT-1 satellite is located at the 46 degrees East orbital slot and provides C-band coverage across the African region as well as the Middle East and parts of East Europe. The slot will be enhanced with the AFRICASAT-1a satellite which is expected to launch during Q4 of 2012.