[Satellite TODAY 03-15-10] Vizada and Nairobi-based Indigo Telecom have launched the ThurayaIP satellite service in Kenya and other parts of East Africa, the companies announced March 11.
    The offering, includes a broadband mobile satellite terminal, airtime, prepaid billing and technical support. The A5-sized mobile satellite terminal provides broadband data connectivity at speeds of 444 kilobits per second and video streaming up to 384 kilobits per second.
    The offering customers to send e-mail, use internet and perform videoconferencing in remote areas and is intended for security companies, non-governmental organizations and media organizations operating primarily in Kenya, Southern Sudan and Somalia.