Yahsat launches satellite broadband service in Ghana

News Broadband Ghana 6 SEP 2018
Yahsat launches satellite broadband service in Ghana

UAE-based satellite operator Yahsat has launched its broadband service YahClick in Ghana. Yahsat also announced its partnership with regional ISPs Comsys and Teledata to deliver the services.

Yahsat said the service will help overcome the substantial economic losses in recent years due to frequent internet breakdowns in Africa. In Ghana, reports suggest each communication disruption costs the country approximately USD 6.3 million a day, with disruptions expected to total 22 days in 2018. Using the Ka-band powered by its High Throughput Satellite (HTS) spot beam technology, YahClick’s services will enable communities, businesses and the government to maintain services.

Key verticals targeted by YahClick include banking and finance, mining and oil and gas. In addition, the service is expected to benefit government supported initiatives especially in education and healthcare. 

Categories:

Internet

Companies:

Comsys,  Yahsat

Countries:

Ghana

Tags:

Launch, Internet Access, Enterprise, Satellite

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