Johannesburg, South Africa - Eutelsat Group (ETL) and Paratus South Africa have announced a new partnership aimed at expanding connectivity services across South Africa. The collaboration will focus on providing improved satellite services to remote regions through a combined GEO/LEO solution.

According to Africa News Agency, Paratus will enhance its satellite capabilities using Eutelsat OneWeb's Low Earth Orbit (LEO) services, integrated with its existing fiber network that spans over 20,000 km in sub-Saharan Africa. This initiative is set to deliver high-performance connectivity solutions to various sectors, marking a significant advancement in telecommunications within South Africa. Eutelsat OneWeb is also expanding its satellite platform presence in South Africa and Mauritius, further increasing its regional capacity.