The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has licensed OneWeb to deliver Eutelsat’s OneWeb Business Broadband satellite connectivity services to Namibia through Q-KON’s distribution partners Echo Namibia, Oblixx Communication Networks (OCN), and RocketNet Namibia.
The licence, issued on 19 February following a year-long examination and compliance process, authorises OneWeb’s distribution partners to provide satellite connectivity services to Namibian businesses in remote areas, as well as to enterprises seeking reliable backup solutions to terrestrial communications infrastructure.
“The exceptional speed, security and low latency offered by OneWeb, combined with the high degree of interoperability with legacy systems, promise a radical upgrade in communications for remote business,” commented Dr Dawie de Wet, Group CEO of Q-KON.
This development follows CRAN’s January 2026 authorisation of Blue Telecommunications (Pty) Ltd, a subsidiary operating under Radio Electronic (Pty) Ltd’s licence, to roll out Eutelsat OneWeb connectivity solutions nationwide. The dual licensing approach reflects Namibia’s strategy to enable multiple distribution channels for satellite broadband services, promoting competition whilst ensuring comprehensive coverage across the country’s diverse and often challenging geographical terrain.
Source: https://spaceinafrica.com/2026/02/26/namibia-licenses-oneweb-for-satellite-broadband-services/