Angola’s digital leap: high-speed satellite internet transforms gambling industry
New satellite connectivity delivers reliable internet to remote regions, expanding access to online gaming and gambling.
Angola.- Angola is taking a major leap in digital connectivity, launching high-speed, low-latency satellite internet that is set to transform online gambling and gaming across the country.
The service went live on August 8, launched by Internet Technologies Angola, S.A. (ITA), part of the Paratus Group, and was celebrated with the opening of a state-of-the-art OneWeb teleport facility in the capital, Luanda.
The facility positions Angola as a regional hub for high-speed LEO (Low Earth Orbit) satellite internet, enabling reliable connections even in previously underserved regions and opening doors for gaming, online betting and digital businesses alike.
The teleport acts as a bridge between satellites and end users, enabling seamless connectivity. Francisco Pinto Leite, General Director of ITA, said: “With the Eutelsat OneWeb service, we are breaking down geographical barriers and allowing the potential of Angolan companies to flourish to the full.”
Paratus Group CEO Schalk Erasmus added: “This is a game-changer for Angola and for our clients in the region because they will now have reliable, quality connectivity.”
Already booming gaming sector hits €12.8m
Angola’s gaming and online gambling industry is already experiencing strong growth. Tax revenues hit Kz13.23bn (€12.8 m) in the first half of 2025, a 64 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2024. With the introduction of LEO satellite internet, this growth could accelerate further as connectivity reaches more players across the country.
For gamers, multiplayer titles, live esports and online gambling platforms are no longer restricted to cities. Players in towns and rural areas can now join global communities, while online platforms can explore new features and interactive experiences.
Though the technology also supports industries like oil, gas, mining and banking, its impact on the gaming world is immediate. With low-latency LEO satellite internet, operators can ensure fair play, real-time betting and secure transactions even in remote locations.
