Expensive state-backed “1Mbps” satellite Internet company goes dark after launching in South Africa

• BrainSAT Satellite Services has yet to reveal any major initiatives, rollouts or announcements four months after its official launch in South Africa.
• The company was launched as a strategic partner of Space42, a UAE-based satellite connectivity operator, with a memorandum of understanding signed in April 2024.
• AfriForum previously demanded clarity on the launch of BrainSAT, which it said offered 1Mbps satellite Internet, while SpaceX's Starlink supports speeds over 200Mbps.