AfricaCom 2018 – Forsway connects rural Africa with innovative solutions for delivering hybrid satellite broadband

AfricaCom 2018, Cape Town, October 30th, 2018: Forsway, a leading global specialist of innovative solutions for combining satellite with existing terrestrial technologies to provide broadband to underserved regions, today announced its highlights for AfricaCom 2018, November 12th-15th, Cape Town International Convention Centre. The technology provider will spotlight innovative solutions developed to launch cost-efficient broadband internet services for hard-to-reach regions that are lacking reliable internet access. Features include the robust, high performance Odin F-50 hybrid satellite router and Freya F-55 hybrid terminal with the functionality of a modern TV/PVR receiver. The Forsway technology is enabling rapid roll-out of services and reduced investment in infrastructure in the region.

  • Technology providing unique hybrid connectivity to deliver highly cost-efficient broadband in rural regions across Africa together with leading satellite operators
  • Forsway a panellist in SES iD18 Africa event on November 12th: Technology Panel

Highlights at AfricaCom 2018:

  • AfricaCom Expo 2018: The unique Forsway Odin F-50 hybrid satellite router will be on display on partner stand, Arabsat, at stand number C67- in hall 3
  • SES Africa Industry Days 2018 (iD 18), Nov. 12, 11:20 am panel discussion:
    Panel:“The future of broadcast in Africa: innovating platforms and devices that will shape the user experience”
    Panelist: Tobias Forsell, CEO, Forsway is participating in a feature technology panel together with other industry leaders Broadpeak, Quadrille, Sentech and Newtec

-Tobias Forsell, CEO, Forsway,” Broadband access will help drive growth and prosperity in rural regions. To bridge the digital divide and connect rural regions across the African continent, new low-cost broadband solutions are needed. To meet demand of content-hungry consumers, tapping the benefits of internet over satellite, Forsway is providing innovative hybrid technology that uses considerably less satellite capacity than VSAT and reduced total cost of ownership for operators.”

“Forsway is currently involved in a number of deployments in the region.”

Forsway providing solutions to help solve a critical socio-economic challenge
Billions of people around the globe still lack affordable and reliable internet access. Forsway’s unique hybrid technology combines existing infrastructures (mobile networks, satellite) to enhance or provide connectivity, enabling cost-efficient broadband for regions grappling with insufficient infrastructure. Forsway technology fosters robust, easy to deploy and maintain solutions with low investment in infrastructure.

Forsway will be on-site during AfricaCom to provide expert guidance for solving broadband challenges. Pre-book a meeting: Anders Brandter, Global Sales & Marketing, anders.brandter@forsway.com, mobile / WhatsApp +46701441033.

About Forsway Scandinavia AB
Forsway provides innovative solutions for combining satellite with existing terrestrial technologies – enabling broadband services for the large demographics of users in emerging markets lacking reliable internet access. Forsway’s unique technology eliminates the need to deploy additional network infrastructure, creating significant time and cost savings for operators and service providers.
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Leslie Johnsen
Communications Director, Forsway
leslie.johnsen@forsway.com
M: +47 4145 8043