Our Solutions
We deliver high-speed, reliable and affordable satellite broadband across Africa.
Here are some of our solutions:
We deliver high-speed, reliable and affordable satellite broadband across Africa.
Here are 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 a simple and affordable kit including a satellite dish which is installed by trained profesionnals in a matter of 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 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
Directeur général
Jean-Claude Tshipama a commencé sa carrière dans l’industrie des télécommunications, de l’informatique et de la télévision payante dans les années 2000. Au cours de ces nombreuses années, il a acquis une large expérience marketing, vente et distribution à l’international, notamment en Afrique, en Amérique du Nord, en Europe et dans la région du Pacifique.
Jean-Claude Tshipama a successivement exercé comme Directeur commercial chez Celtel au Congo, Directeur des ventes et distribution Afrique pour 19 pays chez Microsoft Corporation, et Directeur des ventes et de la distribution chez Digicel dans les régions des Caraïbes et du Pacifique. Plus récemment,
Jean-Claude Tshipama était Directeur Général de Canal+ RDC (filiale de Canal + en République Démocratique du Congo). Il a également exercé les fonctions de Président Directeur Général de Zympala Inc. au Canada et Directeur non-exécutif au Conseil d’Administration d’Equity Bank au Kenya.
Jean-Claude Tshipama est titulaire d’une maîtrise en administration des affaires (MBA – Université Mc Gill et HEC Montréal au Canada) et d’une maîtrise en économie de l’université protestante au Congo.
Directeur commercial
Philippe est responsable du développement des partenariats avec différents canaux de distribution (Telecom Operator, DTH Operator, ISP, VSAT Operator, Retailers) couverts par KA-SAT (Europe, MENA).
Avant de rejoindre le groupe Eutelsat, Philippe a travaillé à différents postes au sein de plusieurs grandes entreprises telles que Philips (7ans), Microsoft (5ans) ou encore Nokia (9 ans). Ce qui lui a permis de développer une véritable expertise des secteurs de l’électronique, de l’informatique et des télécommunications, à l’échelle internationale.
Philippe est diplômé d’un master de Sciences Eco de l’université de la Sorbonne à Paris, ainsi que d’un master (DESS) en management délivré par l’Université de Paris Dauphine.
Directeur des Opérations
Eric Toulalan est chargé de conduire le développement opérationnel et le déploiement des services de Konnect Africa. Il possède plus de 20 ans d’expérience dans l’industrie des télécommunications. Durant sa carrière, Eric a conçu des processus et organisations permettant la mise en œuvre des stratégies corporate et l’accomplissement des objectifs commerciaux des entreprises.
Auparavant, Eric a travaillé chez Siemens, Tiscali International Network, Telecom Italia et ZTE.
Directrice Financière et Administrative
Fatou Konate dirige l’équipe financière et administrative de Konnect Africa. Elle possède plus de 20 ans d’expérience dans différents domaines de la finance d’entreprise, ainsi qu’une grande connaissance des défis du secteur des communications par satellite. Elle a développé une vaste expertise dans l’élaboration et la mise en œuvre de stratégies financières, ainsi que dans les décisions d’investissement.
Avant de rejoindre Konnect Africa, Fatou Konate dirigeait l’équipe financière corporate d’Eutelsat. Elle a rempli précédemment diverses fonctions au sein du département finance, parmi lesquelles la gestion de trésorerie et le contrôle de gestion.
Villes:
Kongo Central
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Villes:
Katanga
Kasai Occ
Kasai Or
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Villes:
EST
+243 81 944 9918
Cities:
Kongo Central
+243 89 991 0059
Cities:
Katanga
Kasai Occ
Kasai Or
+243 99 701 0343
Cities:
EST
+243 81 944 9918
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 both France and internationally.
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 in 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.