SpaceCoin launches satellite IoT proof of concept with South Africa's BCX

Decentralized satellite internet project SpaceCoin (SPACE) announced on June 11 that it has begun a proof of concept (PoC) with South African information and communications technology (ICT) firm BCX, a subsidiary of the telecommunications group Telkom SA. The PoC, which aims to verify satellite-based Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity, is being conducted with the approval of South Africa's communications regulator, ICASA. Under the agreement, SpaceCoin will provide satellite and terrestrial communication technology, hardware, and technical integration support, while BCX will handle local regulatory approvals, consult with authorities, manage equipment and test sites, and operate on-site tests. SpaceCoin is also pursuing similar technology adoption and demonstration projects with local partners in other countries, including government collaborations in Kenya and Nigeria, as well as initiatives in Indonesia, Cambodia, and Vietnam.