About Us

We are dedicated communications specialists who take pride in delivering seamless connectivity and unparalleled service.

We are hands-on, forward-thinking communication specialists who take pride in structuring your communication strategies for you, thereby giving you the time to focus on your industry, knowing you never have to worry about interrupted connectivity.
Whatever your industry, we are the architects for all communication strategies; we can tailor innovative, scalable communication solutions to your unique needs. We endeavor to reach new heights on the continent and deliver exceptional solutions architecture to Africans, by Africans.

Products

As brand agnostic specialists, we source products that suit your circumstances. We are the single largest Iridium, Inmarsat and Thuraya satellite service provider in sub-Saharan Africa. This means that we can provide voice and high-speed data services and the corresponding products anywhere on the planet.

Satellite Phones

Data Transfer Devices

Telemetry Devices

Asset Tracking Devices

Broadband Devices

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Services

Our communication solutions are bespoke in every sense of the word. As industry experts, we understand that there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to comms strategy. We take the time to understand your unique needs and specifications, and then design a solution that ensures uninterrupted, quality connection.

Communications Advisory

Satellite Solutions Consultancy

Crisis Communications Strategy

Remote Data Collection Solutions

Specialised Safety Solutions

our history

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1999

globalCom becomes the First company in global coverage to distribute Iridium handheld satellite phones across the continent.

2001

Appointed as a global Iridium Service provider and largest Iridium partner on the African continent. Through this, the company was able to leverage Land based telemetry and tracking solutions. The company also expanded to offer Maritime communications solutions.

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2004

globalCom LLC is established, and newly formed Amakhosi Satellite Corporation was appointed. Acquisition of Grintek’s Satellite division enabled company expansion into new markets. Inmarsat and Nera were also added to company offering. Later that year globalCom was appointed Nera agent and service partner, as well as awarded the most promising partner award by Xantic and Inmarsat.

2005

globalCom establishes mobile and VSAT based call centres in rural Angola enabling millions of minutes of communications out of Angola per month empowering the mining industry.

2006

Expansion into Angola with an order to design the communications infrastructure for the Angolan census and national voter registration proceedings. United Nations approaches globalCom to assist with respective agencies, in providing a communications infrastructure that enabled communications from anywhere.

2008

Joint venture amongst South Africa and Lesotho governments to provide primary communications infrastructure and solutions between the two countries. A further project in Lesotho included empowering remote dam water level monitoring. Later that year globalCom is approached by large mining corporation to design bespoke off-grid telecommunications infrastructure. Media broadcaster appoints globalCom to assist in satellite transmissions.

2009

Expand into new markets through vehicle asset tracking via satellite communications enabling cross border, remote tracking, and telemetry solutions.

2010

FIFA Soccer World Cup saw globalCom appointed by the South African government to deliver critical communications, tracking and safety over this period. Work was also done with media broadcasters to ensure optimal broadcasting from all remote venues ensuring seamless connectivity and coverage for the Soccer World Cup.

2011

globalCom was commissioned to provide communications for vital Rhino conservation and tracking across Sub Saharan Africa.

2012

Tapping into the Aviation industry through a partnership thus empowering the largest aviation tracking and telemetry provider on the African continent.

2013

Commissioned to assist in designing and providing a communications infrastructure, by providing a remote biometric solution for time and attendance in remote areas.

2014

Enable Rail Transport company to overcome signalling and tracking challenges through satellite-based solutions. High-profile contract secured to provide specialised communications within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). globalCom expand into the Oil and Gas industry by providing communication and telemetry products and solutions.

2015

PlanUp™ is pioneered to offer protective satellite phone cases to the Mining industry to support future innovations and meet clients’ unique requirements.

2020

globalCom global coverage is launched as the expansion of communication architecture services becomes more widely recognised across the continent. The RAPID® range is engineered and launched to ensure seamless voice for remote teams on the move.

2021

globalCom was commissioned to provide communications for vital Rhino conservation and tracking across Sub Saharan Africa.

2022

State Department PTT network design and deployment in Africa.
RAPID 200® & RAPID 700® released to market
RAPID FIU® Launch

2023

RAPID CCaaS® Launch
Deployment of the border control project in Chad.
Start development of the RAPID Secure® product line

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