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ICASA’s Ambitious Satellite-Based Internet Services Sets to Debut by 2025

ICASA's plan to launch satellite-based internet services by 2025 to transform the lives of millions of South Africans.

Emeka Eni by Emeka Eni
December 8, 2024
in African, Telecom
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The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has set its sights on innovating internet connectivity landscape in the country with its ambitious plan to launch it’s brand of satellite internet services by 2025.

ICASA’s decision to join the satellite internet broadband service will leverage the digital divide and provide reliable internet access to even the most remote areas of South Africa and modify its local policies to embrace emerging technologies such as satellite constellations.

South Africa’s internet landscape is currently characterized by disparities between urban and rural areas whereby other prominent telecom operators are embracing the satellite broadband technology.

According to the Internet Service Providers’ Association (ISPA), approximately 40% of the South African population lacks access to the internet. While urban centers enjoy relatively stable broadband access, rural communities often struggle with limited or no connectivity.

The Zulu regulator’s brand of satellite internet services is expected to offer a promising solution to this challenge by providing high-speed internet access directly from space. The satellite internet services is proposed to offer high-speed connectivity, with speeds of up to 1 Gbps (gigabit per second).

ICASA’s CEO Ms Tshiamo Maluleka-Disemelo confirmed the telecom company’s initiative which aims to create a robust regulatory framework for satellite internet services. This framework will outline licensing requirements, technical standards, and consumer protection measures to ensure the smooth and efficient deployment of these services.

“The satellite-based internet services will provide a reliable and affordable means of accessing the internet, even in areas where traditional telecommunications infrastructure is lacking. This will enable businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals to participate in the digital economy, promoting economic growth and development,” Tshiamo said.

The initiative involves the deployment of a constellation of low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites, which will provide broadband internet services to underserved and unserved areas which could mean zero possibilities of broadband service outage.

ICASA’s brand of satellite internet services is expected to reach areas with limited or no terrestrial infrastructure, such as rural communities, remote villages, and mountainous regions.

The Zulu-made satellite internet broadband is an ideal solution to Africa’s slow broadband infrastructure and Starlink has been rapidly penetrating the continent to leverage high end broadband connectivity distribution whereby MTN Group and Telekom are warming up to join the race.

Improved connectivity can stimulate innovation, attract investment, and create new opportunities for businesses and entrepreneurs whereby the availability of high-speed internet access, satellite services can empower individuals and businesses in underserved areas, fostering economic growth and social development.

However, satellite internet may experience higher latency compared to terrestrial fibre-optic connections, which could impact certain applications like real-time gaming or video conferencing which explains why ICASA is keen to deploy this technology before the likes of MTN Group and Telekom does.

It’s worth considering the fact that satellite technology can be expensive to deploy and maintain, ICASA seem to have the equity pool to make it happen by the proposed date of launching this infrastructure. However, as the industry matures and competition increases, costs may decrease over time due to the ICASA’s intervention rooting for public interest. 

ICASA’s plan to launch satellite-based internet services by 2025 is an ambitious initiative that has the potential to transform the lives of millions of South Africans. The Zulu regulator’s brand of satellite broadband services will require robust cybersecurity measures to protect against cyber threats and ensure the integrity of the network.

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