Intelsat Signs Deal to Be Part of Sub-Saharan Africa Broadband Network

Intelsat will partner with AfricaOnline to provide a managed broadband service for sub-Saharan Africa, Intelsat said in a news release Monday. Intelsat said it will provide satellite services via Intelsat 28, and AfricaOnline -- a subsidiary of African telco Gondwana International Networks -- will provide ground support and network management services.