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Network coverage Botswana

Iridium

Thuraya55° - North-EastElevation - Azimuth

Inmarsat64° - NorthElevation - Azimuth

Network availability notes

The above information refers in each case to the center of the country / region.

General technical coverage
For Thuraya and Inmarsat we have indicated the elevation angle to the satellite and the azimuth. The flatter the satellite is above the horizon, the more difficult the reception will be depending on topography and buildings. This should clarify our classification. For fixed installations, the elevation angle is not crucial as long as the antenna has a clear view to the satellite.

Iridium has orbiting satellites. Here the proximity to the equator plays the decisive role, because at the equator the satellite density of the Iridium network is lowest. On the sea, however, this is negligible because there is a clear view all around, even to satellites located flat above the horizon.

Satellite Communications in Southern Africa:

The new Thuraya satellite now provides coverage for Southern Africa as well. Inmarsat also works very well and reliably here.

According to our information, there are no restrictions on the import and use of satellite phones.

Last Updated: October 2026