Redmond-based communications company and seven of its global partners head to Cape Town to demonstrate viability of flat panel satellite antenna solutions on-the-move

Redmond, Wash. and Cape Town, South Africa (November 9, 2018) – Kymeta—the communications company making good on the promise of global, mobile satellite communications— will offer static demonstrations and live driving demonstrations of Kymeta solutions at AfricaCom, Tues-Thurs, November 13-15, 2018. 

Seven of Kymeta’s global partners will have a presence at the show. Several of these partners will host stands and live demonstrations for the media and tradeshow attendees: Intelsat (stand D60) and Stratosat (stand C191) will host live driving demonstrations in vehicles mounted with the Kymeta™ terminal, demonstrating reliable high-throughput communications on-the-move with an electronically steered, lightweight, easy to install satellite antenna. iDirect (stand D35A) and Talia (stand D31) will host informational sessions throughout the duration of the show and ELB, Qkon, and Blue Sky Satellite will be in attendance. 

“Seamless, reliable connectivity is critical in places such as South Africa, and the rest of the African continent, where remote sites heavily rely on communications systems for safety and business operations,” said Neville Meijers, chief commercial officer and executive vice president, Kymeta. “We are excited to come to AfricaCom and introduce our technology to this geographic region. We look forward to becoming part of the connectivity solution for the future of telecoms in Africa.” 

About Kymeta   

The world’s demand for ubiquitous mobile connectivity is irrefutable. A global, mobile network is the answer to connecting people and places that have never been connected before. Kymeta is making seamless, always-connected mobile communications possible with a unique hybrid approach that enables satellite and cellular networks to deliver a single, global, mobile network. End-to-end mobile communications are delivered with Kymeta KĀLO™ connectivity services, and the world’s first and only electronically-steered, flat-panel satellite terminal that goes places traditional satellite dishes cannot. Backed by U.S. and international patents and licenses, the Kymeta KyWay™ terminal makes high-throughput, mobile communications possible in cars, trains, buses, trucks, boats, and much more. If it moves, Kymeta keeps it connected. For more information, visit kymetacorp.com and KALO.net. 

Business Inquiries for Kymeta: 

Sam Christensen Marketing Kymeta Corporation +1 425.658.8703 schristensen@kymetacorp.com 

Media Inquiries for Kymeta: 

Melanie McBride Vice President, Content and PR The Summit Group +1 801.990.8464 mmcbride@summitslc.com