Panel | Charting the course of satellite growth in Africa: Opportunities and challenges

Satellite adoption is rapidly driving connectivity in Africa. Competitive prices on direct-to-device connectivity, meeting rural coverage goals and diversifying resiliency routes are all accelerating demand for non-terrestrial services. How will this evolving dynamic drive both cooperation and competition, from strategies, commercial and regulatory angles? 

• Opportunities for collaboration between satellite operators and local stakeholders to accelerate affordable access to connectivity 

• Does direct-to-device pose a threat to carriers and network providers? 

• Regulatory and spectrum allocation challenges for satellite operators