The Paratus Group subsidiary in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Fast Congo, announces that its 620-kilometer fiber optic network link between Muanda on the West Coast and the capital, Kinshasa, is now active. The fiber link will deliver high speed connectivity to the region through the Paratus Group’s pan-African network. The fiber highway was...
Paratus Botswana has confirmed plans to lay over 1000km of fibre in the country by year-end. Paratus Botswana Managing Director, Shawn Bruwer, said, “By the end of 2023, we will have more than 1000km of fibre deployed nationally; numerous unique PoPs (points of presence); over 20 service vehicles; and hundreds of radio access points.” The...
Paratus Zambia has acquired what it claims is the last available data gateway license in Zambia, which means it – along with five other data gateway licensees – holds exclusive rights to import and export internet data capacity. Paratus points out that this service was previously limited to mobile network and carrier providers only. Only...
London-headquartered global communications network OneWeb has inked a distribution agreement with pan-African telecommunications company Paratus Group to deliver its Low Earth Orbit (LEO) connectivity solutions across the continent. According to a statement released by the companies, the agreement will focus on delivering satellite communications services to Paratus customers across 37 countries in Africa, particularly in...
Paratus Botswana, part of the pan-African network operator Paratus Group, has launched a Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) service and the company believes there is opportunity within what is considered a relatively new market segment. Paratus FTTH is up against local competitors, including BTC, Mascom and Orange – and BoFiNet, all gunning for ROI in network connectivity solution...
Paratus Zambia has partnered Interactive Audio Visual Solutions to connect schools and make available online learning material. The network infrastructure and services company is looking to attract joint sponsors to replicate the Paratus Group’s success in Namibia and make it a reality in Zambia, particularly the success Namibian NGO EduVision achieved through its online e-learning...
Paratus Zambia, of the pan-African telco Paratus Group, and Meta announce an investment to build a 900 km open access metro fiber networks in Zambia to improve high-quality connectivity in under-served communities in ten Zambian cities and towns. Paratus Zambia will own, build, and operate the network to provide wholesale services to mobile network operators and...
Paratus Group has announced a multi-year agreement with global telecommunications provider, OneWeb, to build a gateway in Luanda, Angola, which will be operational in the second half of 2023. According to the companies, the gateway – the first of several planned for Africa – will provide low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite services to several countries...
Paratus Mozambique continues its expansion with the opening this month of a new office in Nampula. This coincides with the establishment of two new PoPs (points of presence) in the north of the country, which greatly extends the coverage connectivity for its national and multinational customers. The PoPs in Nampula and Nacala will provide reliable...
Paratus Namibia officially launched its N$123-million Armada DC campus, the country’s first carrier-neutral datacentre, located on the outskirts of Windhoek. Paratus said the facility will offer various colocation services, from half-cabinets to multi-tenant rows and private cages. The company said the launch signals Namibia’s readiness to participate in the 4IR. The company released a statement...
