At iSAT Africa, we harness the unmatched capabilities of geostationary satellites to bridge communication gaps across the expansive African terrain. These satellites, positioned precisely over the equator, maintain a constant position relative to a specific point on Earth.
This unique orbital characteristic ensures consistent and high-quality signal coverage, making them indispensable for our advanced VSAT services. Operating across a multitude of platforms and frequencies, such as C band, KU band, and KA band, we are equipped to address a diverse array of communication needs.
Our offerings range from the dedicated SCPC platform to the dynamic TDM/TDMA platforms. Whether you’re exploring solutions for Internet, VPN, Enterprise Applications, VOIP, Video Conferencing, Intranet, or Wide Area Network, trust in iSAT Africa’s robust VSAT Network to deliver secure, stable, and sophisticated connectivity solutions.
Relevant Sections
IP Trunking
Bandwidth On Demand
EUTELSAT KONNECT SAT at 7°E
Eutelsat KONNECT is a new-generation High Throughput Satellite (HTS) offering unprecedented operational flexibility. The innovative new satellite, delivering significant resources for broadband services across Africa, Eutelsat KONNECT sets a new benchmark for flexibility in High Throughput Satellites.The services are provisioned by Internet Gateway that include the Earth Stations, the baseband Equipment, the Networking Infrastructure and the Local Loop Fibre Connection.
ISAT will add its terrestrial network and all its POP’s in Europe, Africa and beyond, to support increase in internet traffic and different user applications like VPN.
This network is comprised of several PoP servers providing:
- Connectivity across all internet gateways.
- Access to external providers for content injection purposes
- Internet transit
Each PoP node can support up to 20 Gbps. It balances and protects the user traffic accessing the Internet, allowing the most convenient paths to destination and, finally, supporting asymmetric traffic flows. To ensure highly reliable communications within the network, even in case of connectivity failure or traffic congestion, differentiated or protected links and redundant equipment were set up. All operation, administration, maintenance and provisioning activities are remotely performed through the Network Operation Centre (NOC) located in UAE and Kenya.
Current Network – Main Locations
Internet Transit for End-Users
Customer premises Equipment (CPE)
Service Access Platform
The Service Access Domain on SkiSAT is built on the Hughes Jupiter 2.5 technology. It allows the End-User premises to connect to the network.
The Hughes HT2000 modem adopts the most recent technology for modulation on Forward channel, i.e. DVB-S2X wideband forward channel, and was engineered for the highest possible capacity and efficiency with HTS Satellites. The channel access method is MF-TDMA.
The system is comprised of a modem, the PEP system (i.e., the Performance Enhancement Proxy, the IP routers, and the provisioning system (i.e., DHCP, LDAP and Radius servers).
The Terrestrial Transport Network for the current services was designed based on the Next Generation Network concepts, according to the ITU-T
Recommendation Y.2001 (12/2004), in order to:
- Fully optimize the broadband coverage in sub-Saharan Africa
- Provide high-capacity interconnections across all internet gateway via a high-capacity, highly reliable fibre ring
- Connection to Content/Application Providers
- Inter-exchange points with telecom operators at main international PoPs
The Network design was based on the principle of one single transport network (all over IP) and is aimed at delivering layer-3 IP services. The Network is built on a Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) system, providing multi-protocol traffic carriage over the network, traffic engineering capabilities and VPN support in order to isolate and prioritize traffic across different entities. A map of the Network topology appears in Figure below
User Interface
Satellite Coverage
iSAT Africa: Empowering the Continent with Superior Connectivity
At iSAT Africa, our vision is not just about providing connectivity; it’s about empowering the African continent with transformative solutions that bridge gaps, foster growth, and pave the way for a brighter digital future.
Why Choose iSAT Africa’s GEO Services?
- Pioneering Satellite Technologies: Dive into the world of connectivity with our state-of-the-art satellite technologies. We harness the power of the latest advancements in the field to offer you faster, more efficient, and broader coverage.
- Unwavering Customer Support: With iSAT Africa, you're not just another customer. Our dedicated support team is at your service, ensuring you receive timely assistance, answers to your queries, and unmatched guidance every step of the way.
- Tailored Solutions: Recognizing that every client is unique, we offer solutions that are molded to your specific needs. Whether you're a large enterprise, a budding startup, or a remote community, we've got a connectivity plan designed just for you.
- Consistent Connectivity: Terrain challenges? Remote locations? With our GEO services, geographical constraints become a thing of the past. Enjoy seamless and uninterrupted connectivity, no matter where you are in Africa.
- Robust Data Security: In today's digital era, data security is paramount. Our systems are engineered to provide not only fast but also secure data transmission, ensuring your sensitive information remains confidential and protected.
- Reliability You Can Count On: With a focus on redundancy and resilience, our services ensure your communication lines remain active, even in the most challenging scenarios.
Be Part of Africa’s Digital Revolution
Partner with iSAT Africa and play an active role in the continent’s digital transformation. Immerse yourself in the expansive capabilities of GEO communication satellite services that transcend boundaries, uniting Africa with the global community and vice versa. It’s time to redefine what connectivity means for Africa.
Ready to elevate your connectivity game? Reach out to iSAT Africa today and let’s explore the horizons of what our GEO services can achieve for you. Together, we can propel your communications to unparalleled altitudes!