Liquid Intelligent Technologies, a subsidiary of leading technology group Cassava Technologies, has acquired exclusive rights to sell and distribute Globalstar’s private 5G network in Africa. This was revealed in a press statement seen by TechNext. According to the statement, the development, which is the result of a strategic partnership between Liquid and American connectivity innovator Globalstar, aims to provide advanced 5G connectivity solutions across Africa.
The partnership also gives Liquid exclusive rights to sell and distribute Globalstar’s XCOM RAN private network 5G access solutions in the Gulf and Middle East. This innovative technology will enhance users’ 5G experience while also supporting AI-driven applications, set to revolutionize the mining industry in Africa as well as high-end markets in the Middle East and Gulf.
Commenting on the development, Strive Masiyiwa, Founder and Chairman, Liquid Intelligent Technologies, expressed excitement at the huge potential of the network for mining businesses.
“I’m really excited about the connectivity solutions that will come out of the advancements in 5G private network technology. This technology will enable us to serve large enterprises like mining with their own 5G private networks, and also enable next generation services like AI. This is a huge thing.” he said.
Hadi Pemhiwa, President and Group CEO of Cassava Technologies, echoed this sentiment, stressing that this unique 5G service is in line with the company’s ambition to become a leading company in this field in Africa.
““We are excited about the opportunities our exclusive partnership with Globalstar will bring to our existing and potential customers in these areas. Globalstar’s unique 5G enterprise solutions will enable us to deliver unparalleled connectivity to customers across the African continent. This is aligned with our ambition to be a leading technology company with African heritage, providing businesses and communities with the reliable, high-speed internet access they need to thrive in the digital age.”” he said.
Liquid/Globalstar Partnership Details
Liquid Intelligent Technologies operates in over 40 markets across Africa, the Middle East and Latin America where Cassava Group companies operate. Liquid has also established itself as a leading pan-African digital infrastructure provider, with a 110,000km fibre optic broadband network and satellite connectivity that delivers high-speed access to the internet anywhere in Africa.
Meanwhile, Globalstar is an international communications infrastructure provider offering reliable satellite and terrestrial connectivity services. Its LEO satellite constellation ensures secure data transmission to connect and protect assets, transmit critical operational data, and save lives for consumers, businesses and government agencies around the world. Its XCOM RAN products deliver significant capacity increases in dense wireless deployments like those in Africa.
As part of the partnership, Liquid will provide comprehensive customer support for Globalstar’s products and services, including technical support and warranty services. The partnership also includes expansion into Globalstar’s satellite, Band n53 spectrum and IoT solutions on a non-exclusive basis.
Speaking of this partnership: CEO of Global Star, Dr. Paul E. Jacobs The company said it is excited to partner with Cassava and Liquid, describing them as a group of highly respected leaders focused on technology adoption.
“Liquid’s leadership regions represent large and growing markets for our technology, which enables secure automation and remote control of mobile devices in high-value environments.” he said.
He also emphasized that Globalstar’s 5G XCOM RAN products are fundamentally different from traditional wireless solutions, enabling mission-critical, high-performance wireless applications. He noted that the combination of XCOM RAN with Globalstar’s globally licensed n53 mid-band spectrum creates a highly unique offering for private and enterprise 5G networks. He said Liquid and Globalstar will work together to accelerate the adoption of advanced wireless technologies in Africa, the Middle East and the Gulf region.
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