Castor Networks launches HQ in DRC and wins first tender on fiber

Castor has been actively supplying VSAT services under its own brand in the DRC since 2015, initially operating from Kisangani. To fully access the potential of the telecommunication market in DRC, Castor has recently opened a headquarter in Kinshasa with a new HQ office and a local warehouse to keep VSAT stock. With its very positive track record, Castor has seen great interest from potential customers for a quality Internet supplier to enter the Congolese market.

Partnerships

Castor is finalizing partnerships to increase the speed of penetration in the DRC market. In addition to its extensive VSAT network, Castor will also supply sites with a fiber connections/point to point links in the Kinshasa, Katanga, and Congo Central regions. Castor recently won an important tender from CTB and the microwave connection is already installed in the new Belgium embassy building where CTB resides.

Yaron Vidan-Peled

Upon launching the DRC office, Castor also appointed key personnel, including the new country manager Yaron Vidan-Peled. Yaron was raised in the DRC and has many years of VSAT experience including roll out of projects of 100’s of VSAT’s.

Tenders

Castor is confident that its local presence in Kinshasa and other locations in the DRC will ensure its successful bid for business across all segments of the Congolese communications market. Castor has recently participated in some large tenders and actively services its current and new clients in the enterprise, NGO, mining, banking and government market sectors.