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PRESSR: Thuraya Enters South African market for the first time with Thuraya-4 commercial rollout
PRESSR: Thuraya Enters South African market for the first time with Thuraya-4 commercial rollout
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First published: 10-Nov-2025 12:19:55Extends reliable, secure communications to key industriesAbu Dhabi, UAE: Thuraya, the subsidiary of Space42 ADX:SPACE42, the UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company with global reach, announced the commercial rollout of its next-generation mobile communications satellite, Thuraya-4, in South Africa. The expansion marks Thuraya’s complete portfolio operational presence in the country and a major milestone in bringing reliable satellite connectivity to one of Africa’s fastest-growing digital markets.The rollout expands national coverage and strengthens critical communications across essential sectors. Thuraya-4 supports the nation’s digital inclusion goals outlined in South Africa’s Vision 2030, improves operational efficiency for industry and government verticals, and complements the country’s growing investment in space and telecommunications infrastructure.Sulaiman Al Ali, Chief Commercial Officer at Space42 said: “Thuraya has delivered mobile satellite services across Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia for over 20 years, supporting customers where coverage and continuity are essential. South Africa’s focus on digital inclusion and infrastructure resilience makes it an important addition to that journey. As a UAE-based company, we see strong alignment in how both countries view connectivity as a driver of economic resilience. Through Thuraya-4, we are proud to support that shared ambition.”Supporting South Africa’s Resilience and GrowthThuraya-4 strengthens South Africa’s most connectivity-dependent industries, including energy, mining, maritime, civil government, and humanitarian operations. Aligned with South Africa’s digital inclusion priorities, it extends communications networks to remote and high-risk areas, and enhances productivity, operational efficiency, safety, and continuity in sectors vital to the country’s economy.Thuraya enters the market in close collaboration with South African regulators and industry partners, ensuring alignment with local connectivity goals and shared digital growth ambitions.A New Kind of Connectivity in South AfricaThuraya-4 introduces mobility and reliability beyond the limits of conventional satcom systems. While most networks are built for fixed, high-bandwidth access, Thuraya-4 is designed for mission-critical communications where reach, security, and resilience are essential....