O3b mPOWER is the next-gen system and aims to deliver much enhanced connectivity over high-performance networks to every corner of Africa

Johannesburg, South Africa, February 3, 2021/ — SES (www.SES.com), the leader in global connectivity solutions, and NSR, the leading global satellite and space consulting firm, invite you to join them to learn more about satellite connectivity and the benefits it brings to a country. There will also be a focus on the O3b mPOWER communications system – SES’s non-geostationary orbit (NGSO) constellation that will be launching in 2021. 

Download factsheet: O3b mPOWER Factsheet 

Built on the success of O3b (Click here [https://bit.ly/3r1Izjt] for more information), SES’s current generation constellation, O3b mPOWER (Click here [https://bit.ly/3pv8Nus] for more information) is the next-gen system and aims to deliver much enhanced connectivity over high-performance networks to every corner of Africa. 

Internet connectivity is known to drive productivity and growth and can improve the quality of life for many African’s living in remote areas. Over 30% of African’s live in landlocked countries and experience significant challenges with access to reliable connectivity. Better solutions are needed as the number of connected devices and demand for bandwidth intensive applications continues to soar across the continent. 

During the webinar and through the content shared with you prior to the live event (after confirming attendance), you will learn about the below points and will have the opportunity to ask our experts questions during the live webinar: 

  • How business, governments and the energy sector are already using satellite connectivity to change lives in Africa; 
  • How the O3b mPOWER communications system works and who can benefit from it;
  • The range of telecommunications services that the O3b mPOWER system will power;
  • Real life case studies of how SES’s current generation of NGSO constellation – O3b – is already making a difference in Africa. 

Date: Thursday, 11 February 2021

Time: 11:00AM to 12:00PM EAT (10:00AM – 11:00PM CAT) 

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Distributed by APO Group on behalf of SES. 

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About SES:

SES (www.SES.com) has a bold vision to deliver amazing experiences everywhere on earth by distributing the highest quality video content and providing seamless connectivity around the world. As the leader in global content connectivity solutions, SES operates the world’s only multi-orbit constellation of satellites with the unique combination of global coverage and high performance, including the commercially-proven, low-latency Medium Earth Orbit O3b system. By leveraging a vast and intelligent, cloud-enabled network, SES is able to deliver high-quality connectivity solutions anywhere on land, at sea or in the air, and is a trusted partner to the world’s leading telecommunications companies, mobile network operators, governments, connectivity and cloud service providers, broadcasters, video platform operators and content owners. SES’s video network carries almost 8,200 channels and has an unparalleled reach of over 367 million households, delivering managed media services for both linear and non-linear content. The company is listed on Paris and Luxembourg stock exchanges (Ticker: SESG). Further information is available at: www.SES.com.

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