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Your essential guide to the companies manufacturing, installing, supplying and providing wireless communications products and services in Africa

ARABSAT 3 3 3 3 3 3 PO Box1038, Diplomatic Quarter Riyadh 11431 SAUDI ARABIA Founded in 1976 by the 21 Member-States of within the industry as it highly believes in [email protected] the Arab League, Arabsat has been serving the human capital. Working as a team, Arabsat’ s These latest technology birds are equipped to www.arabsat.com growing needs of the Arab world for over 40 management thrives to achieve one goal the provide not only the highest downlink power +966 11 482 0000 years, operating from its headquarters in Riyadh, satisfaction of its valued customers under the over the widest coverage area than any other +966 92 488 799 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and two satellite mission assigned by its shareholders. satellite fleets, but also services in the most control stations in Riyadh and Tunis. recent bands including Ka-band for innovative The Arabsat Satellite Fleet: Arabsat owns and interactive services, a purely MENA beam, or Today Arabsat is one of the world’s top satellite operates seven satellites at three orbital positions, highly sophisticatedly designed Market-Specific operators and by far the leading satellite services namely, 20°, 26°, 30.5° East: Arabsat-5C (20°E), Spot beams.(North Western Africa, West Africa, provider in the Arab world. It transports over 650 BADR-4, BADR-5, BADR-6 and BADR-7 (26°E), South Africa, East MENA and Central Asia) TV channels, 200 radio stations, pay TV networks Arabsat-5A and Arabsat-6A (30.5°E). These and more than 210 HD channels that reach 170 state-of-the-art satellites (now the youngest Arabsat offers the most secure, reliable and million viewers in more than 80 countries across regional fleet over the MENA region) make versatile fleet with ‘hot’ in-orbit back-up and the Middle East, Africa and Europe at 26°E. Arabsat the only satellite operator based in the guaranteed long-term expansion space capacity. region offering the full spectrum of broadcast, Arabsat currently employs an elite workforce telecommunications and broadband services. ...and more

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Avanti Communications is the leading Ka-band Through the HYLAS satellite fleet and partners in The Group has invested $1.2bn in a network that high throughput satellite capacity partner to the 118 countries, Avanti provides dedicated fixed and incorporates orbital slots in Ka-band spectrum, communications industry in EMEA - extending flexible-beam satellite connectivity, with extensive satellites, ground stations, datacentres and a fibre and guaranteeing coverage for defence missions, coverage across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. ring. enterprise solutions and critical public services.

...and more AXESS Networks 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Falkenweg 1 53809 Ruppichteroth GERMANY [email protected] www.axessnet.com +49 2295 908 78 0 +49 2295 908 78 22

Belintersat 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Minsk, BELARUS www.belintersat.com

Cradlepoint EMEA 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Cedar House, Apex Court Camphill Road, West Byfleet Surrey KT14 6SQ UK [email protected] www.cradlepoint.com +44 (0)1932 548410

DEV Systemtechnik GmbH 3 3 3 3 3 Grüner Weg 4A D-61169 Friedberg/Hessen GERMANY [email protected] www.dev-systemtechnik.com +49 6031 6975 100 +49 6031 6975 114

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Company Network Network Build & Management Network Applications location, country, website Technologies Cellular access wireless Fixed communications Critical Satellite Fibre mesh, etc) Other (TVWS, RAN Backhaul systems Microwave etc) femtocells, (DAS, In-building systems & small cells HetNets BSTs/masts/towers Antennas efficiency Power/power systems Fibre accessories & cabling Cables OSS/BSS Security & measurement Test & optimisation monitoring Network & Big Data analysis Network & modules User devices Broadband/internet Things/smart cities/M2M of Internet connectivity & rural Remote Cloud (VNF/SDN/XaaS) IPXs services, centre Data services network Enterprise Mobile financial services mLearning, etc) mCommerce, (mHealth, VAS services Messaging & voice OTT Broadcast/DTH Trans Africa International 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Telecommunication SA (Pty) Ltd T/a Emcom Wireless 1-5 Adrain Road Stamford Hill Durban KZN 4001 PO Box 3985 Durban KZN 4000 EMCOM wireless is a level 2 BBBEE innovative Established in 1968, the company has grown Reliability, commitment, flexibility and SOUTH AFRICA African wireless communications integrator, significantly over the years the head office being excellence are some of the key values that [email protected] an industry leader in professional mission- in Durban with solutions deployed in over 30 define us, your partner of choice, in the radio www.emcom.co.za critical radio communication solutions. We African countries. Our products can be seen in communication industry. We lead the way in +27 31 312 9288 support different technologies in the Radio operations covering Policing, Public Safety, Defence empowering our customers with the skills +27 31 312 9296 communications space to include Analogue, & Peacekeeping, Mining, Oil & Gas, Transportation and knowledge required to make the correct P25, DMR (Tier II and Tier III) and Tetra. Our (road, rail and air), Utilities (water & electricity), decisions on their choice of two-way radio capabilities cover CCTV, Satellite Communications, Agriculture and Wildlife Conservation. Our success communication solutions. Microwave Radio, Data Modems and Command results from long-term customer relationships and and Control Centres and Technology for secure technology partners which ensures a customized bespoke mesh networks. fit for purpose deployments. ...and more Es’hailSat Qatar Satellite 3 3 3 Company Property No.414 Al Markiya Street No.380 Es’hailSat, the Qatar Satellite Company, is a commercial operations with the region’s best and broadband. Es’hailSat’s expansion plan will Area No.31, Umm Lakhba communications satellite operator headquartered known and premier media networks, beIN Sports continue with newer state-of-the-art satellites in PO Box 10653 Doha, QATAR in Doha, Qatar. Es’hailSat was established in 2010 and Al Jazeera Media Network. Es’hail-2, the other prime orbital locations around the globe, [email protected] to deliver services to broadcasters, enterprises and company’s second satellite was launched in 2018 offering customers the most flexible and reliable www.eshailsat.qa governments in the MENA (Middle East and North and entered commercial operations in early 2019 services. Es’hailSat is adopting the concept of +974 44 993 535 Africa) region and beyond. and is located at 26⁰E orbital position. “world-wide footprints” through partnerships +974 44 993 504 with leading regional and international satellite With the goal to become a world class satellite Having both Ku-band and Ka-band payload on operators around the globe. operator and the foremost satellite services satellites co-located at 25.5⁰E / 26⁰E broadcast provider in the MENA region, Es’hailSat launched hotspot enables Es’hailSat to provide the region Contact: [email protected] or [email protected] its first satellite, Es’hail-1 in 2013 and positioned with the most advanced and sophisticated it at 25.5⁰E orbital spot. Es’hail-1 started services including broadcast, telecommunications ...and more Fujian Belfone Communica- 3 3 3 tions Technology Co. Ltd Luojiang, CHINA www.belfone.com

Gazprom Space Systems 3 3 3 3 77B Moscow Street Shchelkovo, Moscow Region 141112 RUSSIA Founded in 1992, Gazprom Space Systems (GSS) is wide contour fixed beams cover the eastern payload of Yamal-601 has a wide coverage over [email protected] one of the two Russian national satellite operators. territory of Russia, the western parts of North the Eurasian continent, and in particular over www.gazprom-spacesystems.ru GSS operates the Yamal Satellite Communications America and north of the Pacific Ocean where the Middle East and North Africa. The multi- +7 495 504 29 06 System based on which the company provides air and maritime traffic is exceedingly busy. beam service area in Ka-band covers the most +7 495 504 29 11 high-quality satellite capacity and services. The coverage zone makes the beam perfect for populated part of the territory of Russia. aeronautic and maritime connectivity. GSS operates five satellites, namely Yamal-202, The wide coverage areas of Yamal satellites Yamal-300K, Yama-401, Yamal-402 and Yamal-401 (90E) is dedicated mainly for the enable communication services delivery to Yamal-601 operating at a significant Russian market. The satellite is equipped with different parts of the world for the purposes geostationary orbit arc segment (from 49°E to C- and Ku-band payloads. of Oil & Gas, Government, Aviation, Maritime, 183°E), with the service zone covering the most Education and Emergency segments. Yamal part of the eastern hemisphere and reaching the Yamal-402 (55E) has 4 fixed Ku-band beams Satellite capacity is successfully used for western part of the North American continent. covering Russia, Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa. communication links and data transmission, TV Customers can operate within the African footprint distribution, occasional use, trunking, backhaul, С-band payload of Yamal-202 (163.5E) has a wide (the Southern beam) and use the interbeam inflight and maritime connectivity. coverage over Far East, North Pacific Ocean and West connection between Europe and Africa. coast of Northern America. The satellite is perfect for point-to-point connections and maritime solutions. Yamal-601 (49E) was designed to replace it’s Yamal-300K(183E) brought GSS into the markets predeсessor Yamal-202 and therefore to take up of the western hemisphere. The satellite’s the existing customer base in C-band. The С-band

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KOHLER-SDMO 3 3 3 3 270 rue de Kerervern 29490 Guipavas FRANCE [email protected] kohler-sdmo.com +33 2 98 41 41 41 From offshore drilling platforms to extreme leadership every day through the structure of The local service provided by its distribution desert conditions, from building sites to the an international group. network means it can supply power to anyone, most demanding industries, KOHLER-SDMO diesel anytime, anywhere. In addition to its role as generating sets are proving their reliability and Focusing exclusively on generating sets, KOHLER- an industrial manufacturer of generating sets, performance. They have made the company one SDMO now offers the widest range on the KOHLER-SDMO is now positioning itself as a of the top global manufacturers, consolidating its market, from 1 kVA to 4500 kVA. serious energy supplier.

...and more MiRO 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 9 Landmarks Avenue Kosmosdal Ext 11 Samrand 0157 SOUTH AFRICA [email protected] www.miro.co.za MiRO is a leading value-added distributor of To further support their customers, MiRO has Their team of experts can assist you with tech- +27 12 657 0960 broadband wireless, Wi-Fi, networking, VoIP, a strong geographical presence in the major nology information, pre-sales solutions planning, SD-WAN, IoT, security and IP video solutions. urban centres of South Africa, combined with a finance solutions, training and after-sales support. MiRO empowers technology integrators, service fast-growing distribution footprint in Sub-Saharan providers and resellers to successfully connect Africa and Kenya, enabling you to deliver cutting- both business and residential customers with edge converged IP solutions to your customers their best-of-breed solutions. - when they need it, where they need it. ...and more Mobile Mark Europe Ltd 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 8 Miras Business Park Hednesford Staffordshire, UK enquiries@ mobilemarkeurope.co.uk www.mobilemark.com Mobile Mark is a leading supplier of innovative, mining, utilities, remote monitoring, machine-to- Mobile Mark antennas are manufactured in the +44 1543 459 555 high-performance antennas to wireless machine (M2M) and the Internet of Things (IOT). USA and UK. Their responsive manufacturing +44 1543 459 545 companies across the globe. They have been in capabilities and production controls ensure that the wireless industry for over 36 years and have Antenna styles include omni-directional and antennas are delivered on time and to spec. roots in the early Cellular trials. directional infrastructure antennas for network rollout; multiband mobile antennas for fleet Their experienced engineering design group can The company design and manufacture antennas management; low-profile and embedded take a project from initial concept through to final from 138 MHz-6.0 GHz. Applications include antennas for M2M/IOT applications. production. They also offer in-house engineering public transit, commercial trains, smart highways, design and RF testing facilities for custom designs. ...and more

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Company Network Network Build & Management Network Applications location, country, website Technologies Cellular access wireless Fixed communications Critical Satellite Fibre mesh, etc) Other (TVWS, RAN Backhaul systems Microwave etc) femtocells, (DAS, In-building systems & small cells HetNets BSTs/masts/towers Antennas efficiency Power/power systems Fibre accessories & cabling Cables OSS/BSS Security & measurement Test & optimisation monitoring Network & Big Data analysis Network & modules User devices Broadband/internet Things/smart cities/M2M of Internet connectivity & rural Remote Cloud (VNF/SDN/XaaS) IPXs services, centre Data services network Enterprise Mobile financial services mLearning, etc) mCommerce, (mHealth, VAS services Messaging & voice OTT Broadcast/DTH Parallel Wireless 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 100 Innovative Way Suite #3410 Nashua, NH 03062 USA [email protected] http://www.parallelwireless.com +1 603 589 9937 Parallel Wireless is on a mission to connect the and fully orchestrates networks resulting in by Vodafone at the Facebook TIP Summit as 4 billion unconnected people worldwide by network programmability, agility, future proof the best performing vendor. Parallel Wireless’ reimagining the cellular network. and optimal network performance for all use innovation and excellence has been recognized cases: low density/high density, in-building with 55+ industry awards. Connect with Parallel We empower global Service Providers to be coverage or public safety 4G (LTE). Wireless on LinkedIn and Twitter. profitable despite margin pressure – through the world’s first ALL G software that consolidates, The only US-based end-to-end telecom vendor is www.parallelwireless.com and abstracts RAN and core network functions deployed on six continents and was nominated ...and more Rajant Corporation 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 200 Chesterfield Parkway Malvern, PA 19355 USA [email protected] https://www.rajant.com Rajant Corporation is the exclusive provider of autonomous applications, Rajant’s Kinetic Mesh Malvern, Pennsylvania with additional facilities +1 484 595 0233 private wireless networks powered by the patented networks provide industrial customers with full and offices in Arizona, Kentucky, and Alabama. +1 484 595 0244 Kinetic Mesh® network, BreadCrumb® wireless mobility, allowing them to take their private nodes, and InstaMesh® networking software. network applications and data anywhere. For more information, visit www.rajant.com or follow Rajant on LinkedIn and Twitter. With Rajant, customers can rapidly deploy a With successful deployments in more than 60 highly adaptable and scalable network that countries for customers in military, mining, leverages the power of real-time data to deliver ports, rail, oil and gas, petrochemical plants, on-demand, mission-critical business intelligence. municipalities, agriculture, heavy construction, A low-latency, high-throughput and secure utilities, industrial security, public safety and solution for a variety of data, voice, video, and autonomy & robotics, Rajant is headquartered in ...and more Russian Satellite 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Communications Company 3A, bld.1 Nikoloyamskiy pereulok Moscow 109289, RUSSIA [email protected] https://eng.rscc.ru/ Russian Satellite Communication Company Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asian-Pacific region, broadband Internet access, IP trunking and +7 (495) 730-0450 (RSCC) is the Russian GEO satellite operator with North and South America, and Australia. cellular backhaul, maritime mobility, SCADA, +7 (495) 730-0383 global coverage. RSCC is one of the ten largest enterprise networks connectivity and other. world satellite operators in terms of satellites RSCC provides a full range of communications and orbital slots. and broadcasting services via its own terrestrial The company operates various regional satellite telecom facilities and satellite constellation, TV distribution networks and corporate VSAT RSCC satellites are positioned along the which consist of modern Express-AM, Express- networks for fixed and mobility customers geostationary orbital arc from 14 ° W up to 140 AT, Express-A type satellites; e.g. video throughout Africa and in other parts of the world. ° E, covering the entire territory of Russia, CIS, distribution and contribution, DTH, DSNG,

...and more SatADSL 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Chaussée de Wavre 1505 1160 Bruxelles BELGIUM [email protected] SatADSL is an innovative Satellite Service Provider budgets. SatADSL provides VSAT networking hierarchical service control and monitoring, traffic www.satadsl.net offering satellite networking solutions to banks, solutions directly to the most demanding End Users. prioritization and online billing and payments, for +32 2 351 33 74 microfinances, broadcasters, NGOs, Governments, Founded in 2010, SatADSL has already installed any frequency band (Ku-, Ka- and C-Band) and ISPs, telecom operators and other companies more than 3,000 VSAT networks in more than any access technology (Newtec, iDirect, …). active in Africa and Middle East, Latin America, 45 countries. As a complete OSS/BSS, carrier-grade, fully Europe & Central Asia in remote areas or where redundant platform, the C-SDP enables, for the terrestrial infrastructures are not reliable. Through its carrier-grade in the Cloud Service first time, via the cloud, satellite services bringing Delivery Platform (C-SDP), which integrates the significant advantages including a considerable cost The specificity of SatADSL is to offer tailor-made most advanced technologies, SatADSL provides reduction; the C-SDP offers fast time to market, solutions based on customer’s specific requirements custom-made networking solutions, tailor-made with quick implementation, no upfront investment and flexible service plans that meet customer service plans and value-added services, including and reduced operational expenditure (opex).

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...and more ST Engineering iDirect 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 13861 Sunrise Valley Drive Suite 300, Herndon VA 20171, USA [email protected] www.idirect.net ST Engineering iDirect is a global leader in satellite’s most critical economic and technology ST Engineering iDirect is the world’s largest +1 703 648 8000 satellite communications (satcom) providing challenges and expands a shared commitment to TDMA enterprise VSAT manufacturer and is the technology and solutions that enable its shaping the future of how the world connects. leader in key industries including enterprise, customers to expand their business, differentiate cellular backhaul, broadcast, mobility and their services and optimize their satcom The product portfolio, branded under the names military/government. networks. iDirect and Newtec, represents the highest standards in performance, efficiency and For more information on our platforms please Through the merger with Newtec, a recognized reliability, making it possible for its customers to visit www.idirect.net. industry pioneer, the combined business unites deliver the best satcom connectivity experience over 35 years of innovation focused on solving anywhere in the world.

...and more Stratosat Datacom SA (Pty) 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Ltd 24/26 Spartan Road Spartan Ext.21 Kempton Park 1619 SOUTH AFRICA Stratosat Datacom forms part of the German turnkey satellite and microwave wireless The Stratosat group, a fully licensed service [email protected] based SCHAUENBURG International Group, which converged communication network solutions provider within South Africa, is engaged in www.stratosat.com is a fast-growing family business with more than including design, product supply, systems various vertical markets including but not +27 11 974 0006 30 affiliated companies worldwide. Investments integration, installation, commissioning, handover, limited to mining, government, transportation, +27 11 974 0068 are focused on niche technologies in electronics, training and operational services to partners the enterprise, NGO, construction, military/defence, plastic processing, engineering and industrial likes of major ISP’s (Internet Service Providers), oil & gas, finance, health, agriculture and ICT. solutions on a global scale. MNO’s (Mobile Network Operators), broadcasters, satellite network operators and system integrators. Stratosat Datacom, established in 2002, provides

...and more Willcom (Pty) Ltd 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Zimbali Chambers The Greens Office Park 26 Charles de Gaulle Crescent Willcom is a 100% South African owned the service edge, traffic conditions enforcing synchronization equipment for TDM, Sync E and Highveld Park, Centurion company with Level 2 B-BBEE Contributing per-flow performance policies to optimize PTP1588. We provide Transmission SLA verification 0157 SOUTH AFRICA recognition founded in 2003. We provide bandwidth utilization. and reporting and conformance testing. [email protected] Optical Network, OTN to Access, SDN, GPON www.willcom.co.za and NFV solutions that assure full-lifecycle With the use of SDN and NFV these technologies Our goal is to enhance our customer’s network +27 12 656 0773 service quality, network-wide. From service allow network operators to break free from Performance through the wealth of knowledge activation to ongoing performance monitoring expensive, vertically integrated legacy network our team has gained through many years of and optimization, our solutions offer the most architectures and deliver multivendor software personal experience in Telecommunications and granular, precise tools available for service control, service automation and orchestration. ICT. Our RF, Optical and OTN division leads in the operators and integrated solutions that can be supply and support of Test equipment with on tailored to assure a wide range of QoS-critical Willcom provides Test and Measurement solutions, and off site calibration for all our RF, Fibre and applications, giving effective data traffic network monitoring from an end user experience, Network testing tools. conditioning, establishing quality of service at active and pro-active synchronization audits and

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