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[Via Satellite 11-02-2016] BICS, a global wholesale carrier for voice, mobile data and capacity services, has announced the launch of its on-demand connectivity solution for African telecom operators, in partnership with Eutelsat. Using BICS’ RouteFlex, the joint solution allows mobile operators and service providers to improve network availability and manage surges in bandwidth needs in challenging environments.

The new solution offered by BICS and Eutelsat will enable telecom operators to offer their end users access to consistent, cost-effective and high-quality services at all times, even in the event of a terrestrial network outage. It achieves this by combining C-band capacity on the Eutelsat 8 West B satellite with the BICS’ teleport in La Ciotat, France, its IP transit global network and an automated on-demand solution for IP traffic. The resulting service comes in three product variations: open community, closed community and occasional use.