At a press conference held on January 15 in Abidjan, global satellite operator Eutelsat officially launched its Konnect Africa service in Côte d'Ivoire.
The aim is to cover the entire country by 2020 through partnerships with several local organizations. The connectivity service will be based on affordable and accessible offers for people in both urban and rural areas.
Konnect Africa is an initiative led by Eutelsat, whose mission is to develop satellite broadband internet activity in the English- and French-speaking parts of Africa with the aim of promoting the economic and social development of African countries, including Côte d'Ivoire.
Check out: Interview with Jean Claude Tshipama, CEO of the Konnect Africa initiative