Satellite-based solutions to connect Africa by 2012

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"In support of the International Telecommunications Union's (ITU) "Connect Africa" initiative, the global satellite communications sector plans to double the number of earth station terminals operating in the region by 2012, empowering more than 1 billion Africans located in under-served rural, suburban, and urban areas throughout the continent. To support this growth, more than 20 satellites will be brought into service to connect Africa during the next five years. To facilitate the industry's offering, complimentary capacity building will be delivered to governments in Africa by the Global VSAT Forum (GVF), the non-profit association of the international satellite industry."