- Swazisat offers satellite internet across Eswatini and South Africa using Ka-band and SD-WAN tech.
- The telecom sector faces cost hikes, regulatory demands and need for rural access while new tech like HTS reshapes access.
Swazisat expands satellite service and Ka-band coverage
Swazisat (Proprietary) Limited started in 1998 in Eswatini as the first VSAT internet service provider in the country. It works with many satellite operators to bring service. It uses Ka-band High Throughput Satellites like Hylas 2, Hylas 4, Al Yah 3 and Konnect. This makes fast, low-cost internet possible even in remote areas of southern Africa.
It also builds SD-WAN speed-bonding and aggregation that mix satellite and land links to keep net fast even when one link drops. It brings services to homes, businesses and institutions across Eswatini. It also has a branch registered with ICASA in South Africa so it gives similar service across the border. It stands out because it can cover spots that land lines cannot reach. It works for schools, firms, and rural offices that need steady data access.
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Swazisat adapts amid sector cost and regulation shifts
Swazisat has over 25 years experience in ICT and internet service in the region. It runs fibre and satellite plans for varied users and offers products that suit many needs. It produces service catalogues that show packages up to 50 Mbps fibre and many VSAT plans for home and small office use. Those plans come with fair use rules and uptime promises.
The telecom industry now must meet high cost of building links and rising energy bills. It must meet strict rules on quality of service, reporting, and fair use. It must reach remote places where it costs much more per user and still break even. It also faces pressure to act green and follow ethical rules in business. New satellite tech like Ka-band HTS, SD-WAN for fail-over, automation in service management and flexible plans help firms manage cost, serve far-off clients and keep service fast.
