The Tropix satellite program

Nigeria’s own satellite network

We’re developing a Nigerian-owned constellation of low-earth-orbit satellites to deliver affordable internet, mobile, TV and smart-home services to every region of the country.

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The challenge

Millions of Nigerians live in areas where traditional cellular towers are too costly or impractical to build. These connectivity dead zones hold back education, commerce and opportunity.

Our approach

What sets our concept apart is the integration of satellite and cellular-tower technology. Satellites communicate directly with standard mobile phones, with no special satellite phone required, extending coverage to places towers can’t reach.

How it works

Four parts work together to carry a signal from orbit to the phone in your hand.

Satellite constellation

A network of low-earth-orbit satellites providing continuous coverage over Nigeria, linked to each other by crosslinks.

Ground stations

Strategically located gateways that control the network and deliver internet, TV and phone services to homes and businesses via fibre.

Satellite-cellular towers

Towers that extend satellite coverage to ordinary mobile phones in remote and underserved areas.

User terminals

Everyday phones, plus compact dish terminals that bring high-speed internet anywhere in the country.

What it enables

Internet

Broadband for homes, schools and businesses, wherever they are.

Mobile

Voice, messaging and data on the phones people already own.

TV

Broadcast television delivered direct to subscribers.

Smart home

Connected home and IoT services on the same network.

Nigeria first, then beyond

The network’s coverage footprint extends across West, Central and East Africa, creating opportunities to serve neighbouring markets in partnership with their governments.

West Africa: Benin, Togo, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea, Sierra Leone
Central and East Africa: Central African Republic, South Sudan, Ethiopia, the Horn of Africa

Spreading prosperity

We plan to own and operate the core satellite infrastructure while bringing existing and emerging Nigerian telecom operators in as partners. This model encourages competition, drives innovation and spreads opportunity across the communications sector.

Tier 1

Tropix Communications

Owns and operates the satellites, ground stations and core network.

Tier 2

Established operators

Existing telecom companies offering services on the network.

Tier 3

Emerging entrants

New and local providers reaching customers in their own communities.

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We’re speaking with investors, telecom operators, government bodies and technology partners. Tell us a little about your organisation and we’ll be in touch.

Detailed program information is available to qualified partners on request.