South-African satellite communications provider Blue Sky announced plans to launch an Internet from satellite service on a prepaid basis early next year. According to the company, the new service will primarily serve mining companies across the country.
According to Blue Sky CEO Pedro Camacho, offering a prepaid-based satellite internet service will be a first in the market, and aims to provide coverage to budget conscious mining companies. Prepaid satellite bandwidth will allow organizations in the resource industry to monitor their spendings.
One-fourth of Blue Sky’s revenue comes from the mining industry, as well as several oil and gas projects relying on satellite technology to deliver crucial communications to work sites. Satellite internet technology allows even the most remote mining sites to have email services, voice communications, and other messaging applications that improves operational efficiency.
Unfortunately, smaller mining companies are unable to benefit from the technology because of the cost. Blue Sky’s offering is looking to change all that. The prepaid internet from satellite allows monthly service fees to be more affordable. Mr. Camacho also said that the company offers on-site personnel to help maintain the communications equipment.
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