Liquid Telecom renews agreements on Eutelsat’s satellite

Liquid Telecom, Africa’s leading telecoms group, has renewed and expanded its Ku band capacity agreements on Eutelsat Communications’ EUTELSAT 7B satellite.

Under this multi-year, multi transponder agreement, Liquid Telecom says it will further leverage the unparalleled coverage of Sub-Saharan Africa of the 7° East orbital position to extend its VSAT
services.

The company says this will provide customers with fast and reliable internet access, even in the most
remote corners of the region.

Philippe Oliva, chief commercial officer of Eutelsat, said both companies are working to ensure broader coverage for the continent.

“We are delighted to have the opportunity to take the partnership between Liquid Telecom and
Eutelsat to the next level,” he said.

“By working together to further strengthen our ties, we can ensure that the combination of Eutelsat’s satellite coverages of Sub-Saharan Africa and Liquid Telecom’s unrivaled expertise in the VSAT market can deliver the highest possible service levels to Liquid’s customers throughout the continent”.

Scott Mumford, CEO of Liquid Telecom Satellite Services, who spoke about the deal said it will also ensure high-speed on the networks across the continent.

“We are delighted to renew and expand our agreements with Eutelsat, ensuring we can continue to rely on its support and coverage to deliver high-speed, reliable connectivity to existing and future customers, no matter where they are located,” he added.

Eutelsat Communications is the world’s third-largest satellite operator feeding over 6,600 television channels operated by leading media groups to reach one billion viewers. 

Liquid Telecom is a leading communications solutions provider serving at least 13 countries in Africa.