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• Jeffrey Hill
Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited has contracted Hughes Network Systems to provide access to its Jupiter scalable gateway system for the upcoming NIGCOMSAT-2A and NIGCOMSAT-2B satellites. The infrastructure will support satellite services targeting markets across Africa.
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Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited has contracted Hughes Network Systems to provide access to its Jupiter scalable gateway system for the upcoming NIGCOMSAT-2A and NIGCOMSAT-2B satellites. The infrastructure will support satellite services targeting markets across Africa.
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