A South African internet service provider partnering with Amazon Leo to distribute satellite broadband.
The business of satellite internet in Africa is becoming a fight over distribution
Paratus Uganda began commercial Starlink sales on 24 August 2026, following the satellite provider’s licence approval on 15 May. MTN Uganda launched MTN Starlink for Business on 22 October at Libra International School in Zirobwe.
TCS | Herotel CEO Van Zyl Botha on beating Starlink to South Africa
Amazon's Leo satellite constellation is set to launch in South Africa in 2027 through Herotel. Herotel will market the service under the brand Evry.
How much Amazon Leo will cost in South Africa
Herotel plans to sell Amazon's low-Earth orbit satellite broadband at prices similar to its fibre packages. The service, branded as Evry, will not launch before next year, with registrations currently open.
Amazon’s South Africa Move Shows There Is More Than One Way Into Africa’s Satellite Internet Market
Amazon Kuiper signed a distribution agreement with Herotel to provide satellite broadband in South Africa. The partnership allows Herotel to offer broadband services using Amazon's satellite network under its existing regulatory framework.
How Amazon outmanoeuvred Starlink in South Africa
Amazon Leo secured a route into South Africa through a partnership with Herotel. Starlink, despite having over 10,000 satellites, remains unable to operate in South Africa due to regulatory issues.
