Konnect Africa Solutions
We deliver high-speed, reliable broadband connectivity in urban, rural and remote locations across Africa.
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We deliver high-speed, reliable broadband connectivity in urban, rural and remote locations across Africa.
Discover some of our solutions:
KONNECT wifi is an end-to-end Wi-Fi hotspot solution powered by satellite.
It allows anyone to install a Hotspot for their community, providing connectivity and generating revenues from the resale of internet services to the surrounding population.
KONNECT wifi allows everyone to get connected to the rest of the world by overcoming the fixed terminal cost barrier and purchasing data on an as-needed basis
Using the latest technology in our High Throughput Satellites, Konnect provides a smooth internet experience for everyone. As there is no investment in costly infrastructure and 30 times more capacity than a conventional satellite, choosing our satellite internet is a competitive and cost effective solution. All customers need to benefit from our service is simple kit including a satellite antenna which is installed within hours.
Our products are available as VNO services or pre-packaged for end-users to adapt to all types of uses and partners. This makes Konnect is the perfect solution for delivering reliable and affordable connectivity for the public sector, hospitality, retail services, agriculture, SMEs/Professional clients.
We believe in building durable relationships and business models with our partners to ensure long-term success.
- With you all the way
- Easy to rollout and manage
- Reach more customers
- Flexibility to suit your market
Marketing Director
Sarah began her career in 2003 in the telecommunications and media industries. During this period, she gained extensive experience in international marketing, trade and communications, in France and the international market.
Throughout her career, Sarah has worked on several strategic diversification projects, conducted opportunity analyses and launched various projects namely for the African continent.
Most recently, Sarah was a Senior Partner in the telecoms, Retail & Strategy practice of management consulting firm Kurt Salmon-Wavestone, where she headed numerous strategic projects for her clients (Corporate Strategy, Strategic marketing and organisational management) and oversaw the recruitment of a team of 50 people and developed several product offerings in Strategy, Marketing & Innovation.
Sarah holds a Master’s degree in Management, Finance and Strategy from ESCP.
Director of Finance and Administration
Fatou Konate is in charge of Konnect Africa’s finance and administration team. She has over 20 years of experience in the various fields of business finance, and a strong understanding of the satellite communications industry challenges. She developed an extensive experience in conceiving performance financial strategies, ensuring their implementation, and in investment decisions making.
Before joining Konnect Africa, Fatou Konate led the corporate finance team of Eutelsat and previously various roles within the finance department, such as treasurer management and financial control.
Chief Operations Officer
Eric Toulalan is in charge of driving the operational development and deployment of Konnect Africa services. He has over 20 years of experience in the telecommunication industry. He has dedicated his career to building organisations and processes in order to implement companies’ corporate strategies and achieve their business targets.
Previously, Eric has worked at Siemens, Tiscali International Network, Telecom Italia, and ZTE.
Chief Commercial Officer
Philippe’s responsibility is to develop partnerships with various distribution channels (Telecom Operator, DTH Operator, ISP, VSAT Operator, Retailers) across the coverage of KA-SAT (Europe, MENA).
Having spent previously seven years at Philips, five years at Microsoft and nine years at Nokia in multiple Commercial and Management positions, he has a wide experience of the Consumer Electronics, IT and Telecom markets in an International environment.
Philippe holds a master degree in Economic sciences from Paris Sorbonne University and another master degree in Management from Paris Dauphine University.
Chief Executive Officer
Jean-Claude Tshipama started his career telecommunications, computer and Pay TV industries’ career in the 2000s. During this period, he acquired an extensive experience in business development, Marketing, Sales and Distribution, particularly in Africa, North America, Europe and the Pacific region.
Jean-Claude Tshipama successively worked as Commercial Manager at Celtel in Africa, Head of Sales and Distribution for nineteen countries in Africa at Microsoft Corporation and Head of Sales and Distribution at Digicel in the Caribbean and Pacifica regions,
More recently, Jean-Claude Tshipama was Managing Director at Canal+ RDC (Canal+ subsidiary in the Democratic Republic of Congo). He also acted as Chief Executive Officer of Zympala Inc. Canada and Non-Executive Board Director of Equity Bank in Kenya.
He graduated from McGill University and HEC-Montreal in Canada for his MBA and also holds a Master’s degree in Economics from the Protestant University in Congo.