Paratus Group, Africa’s leading pan-African telecommunications provider and authorised Starlink reseller, proudly announces the launch of Paratus EduLINK: a transformative connectivity solution designed to empower schools in underserved and remote regions with fast, reliable internet.
With the campaign message, “Empowering education, anywhere”, Paratus EduLINK leverages Starlink’s low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite technology to ensure no school is too remote and no learner is left behind.
The EduLINK package delivers high-speed internet to qualifying schools in Botswana, Eswatini, Kenya, Mozambique, Malawi, Rwanda and Zambia – offering 2TB of priority data per month, followed by a generous data buffer, to support seamless online learning and digital resource access.
Paratus EduLINK is available exclusively to schools with a recognised education certificate. The Standard Starlink Kit, sold separately, is professionally installed and backed by Paratus’s in-country experts, providing localised support, flexible in-country payment options and ongoing customer care.
Paratus has been active in the education sector for almost seven years through its longstanding partnership with Eduvision in Namibia. By providing GEO (geostationary Earth orbit) satellite infrastructure and technical support, Paratus has helped empower more than 12 000 learners and 471 teachers with real-time, interactive digital learning across the country. The positive impact on the results measured over time has been remarkable, significantly enhancing learner engagement, comprehension and academic performance, and demonstrating the transformative power of consistent digital access in education.
Equal access to education
“Paratus EduLINK is not just about connectivity, it’s about creating equal access to education,” says Barney Harmse, executive chairman of Paratus Group. “We’re proud to bridge the digital divide for thousands of learners who deserve the same opportunities as anyone else, no matter how remote their location.”
Starlink’s advanced satellite constellation enables true broadband performance, delivering high bandwidth, low latency and resilience even in areas lacking traditional infrastructure. With Paratus EduLINK, schools can unlock online learning, teacher development, digital exams and collaborative projects, fostering educational progress and inclusion.
About Paratus
Paratus Group is committed to raising the bar for providing quality connectivity in Africa. With an eye on the future, the group is investing in infrastructure and establishing itself as a key player in delivering integrated network services across the continent. Paratus is managed by a passionate and professional operational team in 15 African countries. This connects African businesses across the continent and delivers end-to-end service excellence. The group’s footprint extends beyond Africa to international points of presence in Europe, the UK and the US.
Born and bred in Africa, Paratus is thinking big as it grows its footprint to deliver Africa’s quality network. The group aims to deliver real value and services to communities across Africa, while making a positive contribution to transformation in terms of both the people and the environment.
