Thuraya Enters South African Market for the First Time with Thuraya-4 Commercial Rollout

The expansion marks Thuraya’s complete portfolio operational presence in the country and a major milestone in bringing reliable satellite connectivity to one of Africa’s fastest-growing digital markets.

The rollout expands national coverage and strengthens critical communications across essential sectors. Thuraya-4 supports the nation’s digital inclusion goals outlined in South Africa’s Vision 2030, improves operational efficiency for industry and government verticals, and complements the country’s growing investment in space and telecommunications infrastructure.

Thuraya-4 strengthens South Africa’s most connectivity-dependent industries, including energy, mining, maritime, civil government, and humanitarian operations. Aligned with South Africa’s digital inclusion priorities, it extends communications networks to remote and high-risk areas, and enhances productivity, operational efficiency, safety, and continuity in sectors vital to the country’s economy.
Thuraya enters the market in close collaboration with South African regulators and industry partners, ensuring alignment with local connectivity goals and shared digital growth ambitions.