EUTELSAT 7B satellite to increase Liquid Telecom’s role in the digitisation of Africa’s TV landscape

Eutelsat Communications announced a multi-year agreement with Liquid Telecom for multiple transponders on the EUTELSAT 7B satellite.

Liquid Telecom will use the EUTELSAT 7B satellite in two ways: to service its new broadcast requirement for Direct-to-Home (DTH) services across the African continent; and to connect a growing number of enterprise customers located in areas where fibre is not available.

Michel Azibert, Eutelsat Commercial and Development Director, said: “We are delighted to welcome Liquid Telecom on board EUTELSAT 7B, to increase the role of satellite in the digitisation of Africa’s TV landscape and to extend broadband connectivity. This new contract with Liquid Telecom underscores Eutelsat’s leading role as a premium provider of digital infrastructure across Africa.”

Liquid Telecom newest pay TV provider, KweséTV, has been granted the exclusive rights for major sporting events including the English Premier League Free to Air and the NBA League.

Liquid Telecom’s satellite service offers speeds of up to 50 Mbps and is rated for latency, cost and customer service. 97% of Liquid Telecom’s satellite traffic is within Africa, with traffic outside the continent routed via its hub in London. Customers include Africa’s largest mobile network operators, ISPs, corporations and financial institutions, SMEs, government and public sector bodies as well as organisations wanting to connect remote rural communities.

Liquid Telecom’s satellite business is growing rapidly, providing both enterprise solutions and broadcasting services for pay TV. Its satellite network complements Liquid Telecom’s pan-African terrestrial network and enables the company to provide seamless services across Africa.