A consortium that includes phone giants MTN and Vodacom has launched a US$650 million submarine network system, which will provide an additional 400 Gbps per second of international broadband capacity to Africa

Datasat’s microsite is aimed at professionals delivering communication infrastructures to remote mine sites. (Image source: Datasat)

Remote communications specialist Datasat Communications has launched a new microsite designed specifically for the mining industry

Y1B was launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan aboard an ILS Proton launch vehicle. (Image source: Yahsat)

Abu Dhabi-based satellite operator Yahsat will aim to introduce new broadband services to parts of Africa with low or poor connectivity following the successful launch of its second satellite

A shift towards multiple wireless solutions is taking place in the industry.

A shift towards hybrid network systems that utilise multiple wireless solutions within the oil and gas industry is taking place, according to a recent report