Intelsat has been selected by MTN to meet the demand for broadband in remote areas of South Sudan.
Through its strategic agreement with Intelsat, MTN is improving its network capacity and providing enhanced connectivity to enterprises in South Sudan, as well as expanding mobile broadband coverage to communities in rural areas of the country.
MTN is using Intelsat’s expertise and advanced connectivity infrastructure to diversify its offerings, enhance application performance, strengthen network resiliency, and deliver a competitive advantage.
“Intelsat has a long-standing partnership with MTN, and we are committed to help the company expand its leadership position and meet the ever-growing demand for broadband in South Sudan,” said Intelsat director of Africa Sales, Hans Geldenhuys.
“We are pleased to be partnering with Intelsat,” said Chisanga Kaziya, chief technical and information officer, MTN South Sudan. “This agreement reflects MTN’s ambition to better serve its customers and provide coverage anywhere across South Sudan.”
Additionally, Intelsat is accepting applications to the company’s Space STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) program from teenagers across the African continent.
This partnership with MaxIQ Space chooses high school students from across the continent to be involved in an intensive program where students design, build and, for certain missions, launch satellites into space. This unique opportunity is entirely virtual, with each student receiving a STEM kit and engaging in virtual workshops delivered by space education specialists. Each workshop comprises lessons, practical activities, assignments and experiments.
This will be the third year Intelsat has partnered with MaxIQ Space, inspiring a love of space among teens across the African continent.
“Encouraging students to pursue STEM careers is Intelsat’s way of helping to develop Africa’s next generation of scientists, engineers and space enthusiasts,” said Hans Geldenhuys, Intelsat director of sales, Africa. “We are honored to play a role in the MaxIQ Space program for now our third year.”
Intelsat will sponsor 30 scholarships for the Space STEM program for candidates who successfully meet the following criteria:
- Are between the ages of 14 and 18
- Live on the African continent
- Demonstrate a passion for and knowledge of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)
- Have a clear interest in all things “Space”
- Have access to the internet through a smart device with browser capability
- Have browser skills
- Are proficient in English
To apply, applicants must complete an online form and space-related quiz and submit a short explanation of why they should be selected for this unique program. The deadline to apply is December 31, 2022.
To apply, students should access this link.