SES Techcom Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of world-leading satellite operator SES, and SOLARKIOSK AG, the energy and business gateway provider to underserved communities worldwide, entered into a two-year partnership to deliver high-quality connectivity to communities worldwide. Under the agreement, SOLARKIOSK will use satellite connectivity to provide internet access to underserved areas, with the partnership’s launch point being Africa.
The internet access will be provided through via SOLARKIOSK’s E-HUBB structures, which use solar technology to provide electricity to all systems, including the satellite dish, to enable a wide range of connectivity services to the local community.
The partnership between SES Techcom Services and SOLARKIOSK is the first of many steps to deliver off-grid, connected solar infrastructure solutions for communities worldwide, targeting individual users, businesses, schools, medical centers and farms. It enables SES and SOLARKIOSK to provide fast Internet access in regions that are sorely missing reliable connectivity options.