Amazon Leo signs deal with Herotel to launch satellite internet service in South Africa

• Amazon Leo signed an agreement with Herotel to support evry, a satellite internet service targeting South Africa, with commercial launch expected in 2027.
• Deal marks Amazon Leo’s first customer agreement in Africa, expanding its satellite connectivity footprint into a new region.
• Herotel serves more than 350,000 active customers across over 550 towns, focusing on rural areas where terrestrial networks are costly.

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