dws16 - digital africa forum - jean-francois bureau, eutelsat
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KONNECT AFRICA by Eutelsat
Broadband infrastructure for Africa
HIGH-QUALITY AND AFFORDABLE BROADBAND CONNECTIVITY FOR AFRICA
1. BROADBAND IN AFRICA: A GROWING DEMAND
BROADBAND IN AFRICA: A GROWING DEMAND
•The Africa’s broadband market is the fastest growing in the world
• Population growth, 2.4 billions in 2050.
• Population younger 40% under the age of 15.
• Development of peri-urban areas,
• Rural areas not coverage,
• Rise of SMEs,
• Growing need for public services.
BROADBAND IN AFRICA: A GROWING DEMAND
AFRICA NEEDS NEWS ANSWERS.
SATELLITE IS A SOLUTION.
• For the 340 millions of people who will stay at more than 50 km away from fibre.(Ref: Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation)
• +10% of broadband internet = +1.4% GDB (Ref : World Bank)
Number of users in Internet in Sub-Sahara Africa between 2005 and 2015
(Index: per 100)
2. EUTELSAT: A LEADING GLOBAL SATELLITE COMPANY
EUTELSAT: A LEADING GLOBAL SATELLITE COMPANY
• Over 30 years of satellite operations.
• Fleet of 38 satellites: global coverage.
• Continued investment: 5 further satellites to launch.
• Operating >1,100 transponders.
• Broadcasting 6,300 channels.
• Revenues: €1.53bn.
Data as of 30 June 2016
EUTELSAT IN AFRICA
• Broadcasting more 1,100 channels in Africa
• Eutelsat has been investing for many years to providehigh quality service over Africa, and offers 3 premiumorbital positions for Africa:
36° East
16° East
7° East
• Frequency band: KU-band and KA-band
THE EXAMPLE OF THE KA-SAT SATELLITE IN EUROPE
• As demonstrated in Europe and in the US, HTS (High Throughput Satellite)with highly efficient multispot technology makes a real difference.
• The Tooway model: Satellite broadband has served European population efficiently and cost effectively since 2010.•Monthly subscriptions offering download speed 22Mbps from 20€ for consumers, from 40€ for professionals,
• Simple plug in modems,• Easy to install antennas,• Already 200K+ subscribers.
Example of service offer made possible thanks to HTS
(example of Ka-Sat in Europe)
Professional/ SME broadband access
3. KONNECT AFRICA: DEDICATED TO DELIVER BROADBAND ALL OVER AFRICA
KONNECT AFRICA
• Konnect Africa is Eutelsat’s satellite broadband initiative in Africa.
• Konnect Africa’s mission statement is to develop and grow a large scalesatellite broadband business in Africa.
• Konnect Africa is a dedicated and autonomous entity based in London,UK, Konnect Africa is owned at 79% by Eutelsat, and 21% by Inframed (other
equity partners may join the project at mid-term).
• Konnect Africa’s CEO is Laurent Grimaldi.
KONNECT AFRICA
KONNECT AFRICA: PHASE 1
• Frequency band:
Ka-Band.
• Start of service:
April 2017: Kenya, Lesotho, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda.
September 2017: Benin, Burundi, Cameroon, Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, DRC, Ghana, Rwanda, Senegal, Togo.
• Capacity:
10 Gbps.
•Gateways in Europe.
KONNECT AFRICA: PHASE 2
• Frequency band
Ka-band.
• Start of service
2019.
• Total capacity
75 Gbps.
• 30 countries covered.
• Local gateways in key countries:
Nigeria.
South Africa.
Ehtiopia.
•All electric satellite.
Konnect Africa-2 coverageADDITIONAL VERY HIGH SPEED BROADBAND COVERAGE
EUTELSAT RESPONDS TO AFRICA’S REQUIREMENTS:
KONNECT AFRICA
• The advantages of satellites:• INSTANT service,• TRUE broadband: up to 100 Mbps/ High speed internet,• RELIABLE service which goes on functioning even when terrestrial networks fail,• SET PRICE in every part of the country.
• Several types of usage can be provided at the same time:• Businesses, administrations, schools, hospitals, individuals….
• New generation satellites – a technological revolution (HTS: multi spotbeam Ka-Band):• Considerable increase in satellite capacity.• Considerable reduction in the cost of the proposed communication systems.
Satellite infrastructure:
INSTANTUBIQUITOUS
RELIABLE
+ Multispot technology VERY HIGH SPEED = NEW PARADIGM
KONNECT AFRICA BROADBAND APPLICATIONS
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Applications Offers addressed
Individual consumers
Video services
Backhauling
Enterprises
Governments
Targets
Broadband accessInternet access via Wi-Fi hotspots
Triple play services
Satellite news gatheringHead end transmission
Triple play services
Mobile dataHigh bandwidth
Broadband accessInternet access via Wi-Fi hotspots
Broadband accessVPN
Vertical applications
High-end customersSub-urban and rural areas inhabitants
SMEs, Large companiesIndividual entrepreneurs
OTTVSAT operators
Town halls, PostsBorder control / security
Military sectorSchools
Health services
Telecom operators / MNOsInternet service providers
DTH service providersNews agencies
TV Channels
Services
InternetTV broadcast
Information broadcasted liveInformation transfers
InternetMobile Money Transfer
InternetRemote Medical care
Temporary communication for disaster recovery
Video surveillance
Internet
Laurent GrimaldiKonnect Africa – Chief Executive Officer
Jean-François BureauEutelsat – Director of Institutional and International Affairs
François BoulleteKonnect Africa – Director of Marketing and Business Development
Astrid BontéEutelsat – International Affairs Manager
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