Broadband Services - Africa
3.8 Meter internet system installed in Lagos Nigeria delivering broadband connectivity for an African cyber cafe.
1.8M iDirect dish providing broadband for a primary school in Brazzaville.
iDirect X3 High-Speed satellite modem for fixed dish C and Ku-Band Satellite Internet services.
Non-pen mounts for 2.4 meter Prodelin internet antennas ready for installation in Kinshasa.
This 3.8M antenna operating in Accra is connecting a mining company's remote Africa office to its headquarters in the USA.
A compact 1.2 meter dish is used for internet uploading of files at a bank in Abidjan Africa. Center and Southern Africa City Coverage ListAfrica ( including Madagascar ) Angola Botswana Central African Republic RDC, DRC, République Démocratique du Congo Kinshasa Lubumbashi Goma République du Congo, Brazaville Pointe Noire Ethiopia Gabon Kenya Mozambique Namibia Somalia ( Mogadishu, iDirect Somalia ) South Africa Seychelles Sudan ( South-Sudan, Juba, Malakal, North-Sudan, Khartum, Internet Sudan, ) Darfur Sao Tome Tanzania Zanzibar Island Uganda Yemen Socotra Island Zambia Zimbabwe
This 1.2M Ku-Band VSAT antenna kit with BUC, LNB, Modem and cables is an economical solution for establishing an internet link in all regions throughout Africa.
Network connection architecture diagram shows an iDirect Hub, remote dish and internet backbone.
This semi-permanent kit is excellent for temporary sites like mining, construction and oil and gas production operations.
State-of-the-art iDirect satellite hub earth stations deliver all of Digisat's broadband connection services.
The X5 series modem shown here is compatible with mobile and semi-fixed dish applications |
With many ways to connect to satellite internet internet service in Africa and as one of the most popular providers for high-speed broadband in all African nations, Digisat is the leader in delivering reliable, performance grade broadband services throughout the continent. Our economical solutions provide multiple satellite platforms for broadband connectivity. For users desiring an always-on, low latency, VPN optimized, highly predictable connection for both phone services and data, these subscriber plans deliver a constant medium to surf the net. iDirect PlatformCurrently, iDirect is a widely used and economical platform for business and personal connectivity solutions on a worldwide basis. After years of engineering breakthroughs and system deployments throughout all of Africa, Digisat continues to remain at the cutting edge of delivering highly reliable and cost effective satellite communications connectivity services by utilizing this cost effective network topology. Simple IP ConnectionsDigisat’s all-inclusive turnkey satellite internet solutions have been tweaked throughout the years in order to provide you with the very best equipment and services. Our high quality Internet system delivers a crucial IP network link with Layer 7 bandwidth management, bandwidth optimization, PEP acceleration, firewall protection, VPN acceleration, redundancy fail-over, system load switching/balancing, in-house network monitoring, and a host of other beneficial services and networking features. The additional value added networking benefits come standard with all Digisat service plans. Affordable EquipmentAll of Digisat’s satellite internet packages offer choices for multiple equipment configurations. Depending on where your site or vessel is located, determines which satellite and satellite frequency is utilized. Our network operates over Ku-Band, C-Band and Ka-Band frequencies. In most cases, customers can use their currently owned equipment to access Digisat’s satellite network. What’s IncludedUnlimited Traffic (no FAP) SLA Dedicated CIR Bandwidth 99.5% Guaranteed Network Uptime Digisat PEP Acceleration and Optimization Web and DNS Caching 2.4 and 5 GHz WLAN Access Point Bandwidth Management Appliance Firewall VPN Client & Server Layer 2 Captive Portal with NAT and DHCP Servers Reporting & Monitoring Tools Contracts Bandwidth: From 256 kbps to 8 Mbps
Minimum Term: 1 month with automatic renewal
Security Deposit: 1 month
Payment: Wire transfer in advance Cancellation Policy: 30 business days advance notice Platform DetailsPlatform: iDirect Evolution DVB-S2/ACM Satellite Spacecraft: Gascom Yamal 402 and Eutelsat 21B Frequency Range: Ku-Band Teleport: Digisat DE1, Germany Supported Modems: All iDirect Evolution series modems Maritime ServiceVessel satellite internet can be provided by both satellites. Please contact a member of our sales team for more information and pricing on Digisat’s maritime VSAT broadband rates. Africa Coverage Map - Yamal 402Sub-Saharan Ku-Band
Satellite Plan Pricing
Africa - Eutelsat 21BNorthern Africa Eutelsat 21B iDirect Satellite Service PricingNorth Africa and Middle East Ku-Band Coverage Custom subscriber packages - If you don't see a plan listed that fits your application's needs, contact us and we'll prepare a special shared or dedicated SCPC bandwidth quote. |
Hardware Specificationsi-Direct Ku-Band - 1.2 meter antenna, 3 or 4 watt BUC, LNB and iDirect Evolution series modem i-Direct C-Band - 1.8 meter antenna, 5 watt BUC, LNB and iDirect Evolution series modem Dedicated SCPC Ku or C-Band bandwidth - 2.4 or 3.8M Tx/Rx antennas, equipment varies depending on required data rates and geographic location within Africa. Typical modems include Comtech, Paradise Datacom and i-Direct. Please Note: Some service areas may require larger antenna sizes and BUCs. |
African Fixed Site VSAT Hardware
Digisat’s Fixed Broadband VSAT Hardware Kit Includes:
Ku-Band VSAT Antenna
3 Watt BUC
LNB
Evolution X3 Modem
Digisat D2W Server/Access Point
Cables/Accessories
1.2m Antenna System Hardware Kit |
$1,885.00 |
1.8m Antenna System Hardware Kit |
$2,450.00 |
African Maritime Satcom Hardware
Digisat’s Vessel Broadband VSAT Hardware Kit Includes:
Ku-Band 3-Axis Stabilized Marine Antenna
8 Watt BUC
(2) Global LNBs
iDirect Evolution X5 Modem
Digisat D2W Server/Access Point
Cables/Accessories
Intellian V130 1.25m Maritime System Kit |
MSRP Price: US$52,320 |
Intellian V100GX 1.05m Maritime System Kit |
MSRP Price: US$55,500 |
Transportable, Flyaway and Mobile Vehicular VSAT Hardware
Digisat’s Broadband Services Portable VSAT Hardware Kit Includes:
Ku-Band Auto or manual acquire VSAT Antenna
8 Watt BUC
LNB
iDirect Evolution X5 Modem
Digisat D2W Server/Access Point
Cables/Accessories
AIR-Series Mobile Flyaway VSAT, manual pointing |
Prices starting at US$9,950 |
AIR-Series Mobile Flyaway VSAT, auto-pointing |
Prices starting at US$12,520 |
VM-Series Vehicular Mounted VSAT, automatic pointing |
Prices starting at US$11,460 |
VM-Series Fly-n-Drive VSAT, automatic pointing |
Prices starting at US$12,815 |