Space Television

What Space Television does

Space Technology (Pty) Ltd, trading as Space Television, is a Johannesburg-headquartered, South Africa-incorporated B2B wholesale distributor (registration no. 2015/431428/07; firmographic founded 1975) serving installers, system integrators, commercial/enterprise customers, and retail consumers across the African market. The company positions itself as the "premier wholesaler for Africa," offering roughly 1,400+ active SKUs across 14 product categories — Audio & Visual, Multimedia, Electrical, Satellite (433 SKUs), Television (213), Security (118), Fibre (101), Telecom (32), Wireless Networking (24), Starlink (24), Tools (9), Storage (8), and VSAT (6) — sourced as an authorized distributor for major brands including DStv/MultiChoice, OpenView, Starlink, Global Invacom, Triax, Spaun, and Zinwell.

The technology stack is distribution-centric rather than R&D-centric: own-brand hardware is limited to a small set of products such as the SpaceHD DVB-S2 Free-to-Air receiver, Space Connect tri-band signal repeaters, and the Space SFS-002 fusion splicer, complemented by integrated solutions built around partner technology (Triax TDX headends, Global Invacom FibreIRS, Zinwell SAT>IP, and Fuzion solar PoE). Distribution is omnichannel — consumer e-commerce, registered trade-customer quote portal, dedicated export specialists for cross-border African sales, and the proprietary SpaceXpress trading-kiosk network for retail pickup — supported by an active social and YouTube video content engine.

Monetization is hardware-led: a one-time revenue model from wholesale product sales (DStv decoders, OpenView decoders, dishes, LNBs, cables, amplifiers, CCTV, networking gear) plus project-based hardware solutions for commercial installations in hospitality, multi-dwelling units, and enterprise headend deployments. Pricing is quote-based for trade buyers and not publicly listed; no subscription/SaaS component is evident. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, no funding rounds, and no disclosed financial metrics. Following a late-2025 rebrand from Space Television (Pty) Ltd to Space Technology (Pty) Ltd, the company is repositioning from a satellite-TV wholesaler to a broader connectivity, AV, and infrastructure technology distributor for the African continent.

Name

Space Television

Legal name

Space Technology (Pty) Ltd

Website

https://spacetv.co.za

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Space Technology (formerly Space Television) is a Johannesburg-based B2B wholesale distributor of satellite, AV, security, fibre, networking, and telecoms equipment, serving installers, integrators, commercial projects, and retail consumers across the African market with 1,400+ products across 14 categories.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Randburg

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: Revenue generated from wholesale distribution of satellite, audio-visual, electrical, security, and telecommunications equipment including DStv decoders, satellite dishes, LNBs, cables, amplifiers, CCTV systems, and networking gear.
2. Commercial Project Solutions: Custom solutions and project-based sales for commercial installations including hospitality solutions, commercial headend systems, and multi-dwelling units.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Space Television (now trading as Space Technology) is a premier African wholesaler and distributor of satellite, audio-visual, electrical, fibre optic, security/CCTV, telecommunications, and networking equipment. The company supplies trade customers, installers, and integrators across Africa with over 1,400 products across 14 categories, and offers integrated commercial project solutions for hospitality, multi-dwelling units, and enterprise installations.

Product overview

Space Technology (formerly Space Television) is a premier wholesaler for Africa offering a wide range of cutting-edge solutions across multiple categories: Audio Visual, Multimedia, Electrical, IP, Telecom, Satellite, and Security/CCTV products. The product portfolio includes VSAT equipment, HDMI cables, DVR systems, DStv and OpenView satellite receivers, advanced networking solutions, and IoT products. The company provides both individual products and integrated solutions such as the DStv SAT>IP Commercial Solution, Fuzion FTP-300 Solar Charged Power Solution, Zinwell 60GHz mmWave Wireless Connectivity, Triax TDX headend systems, and Global Invacom FibreIRS optical solutions. Recent additions include SpaceHD Free-to-Air DVB-S2 receivers and OpenView HD decoders for subscription-free satellite TV. The product range spans from basic coaxial cables and connectors to sophisticated satellite distribution systems, fusion splicers, and digital signage solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DStv SAT>IP Commercial Solution Commercial solution enabling seamless integration over Cat5e/6 Ethernet network with DStv HD decoders at each TV point, supporting up to 23 DStv HD Decoders per SAT>IP server, targeted at hospitality and multi-dwelling installations.
• Fuzion FTP-300 Solar Charged Power Solution Solar-charged Power over Ethernet (PoE) solution providing reliable power for connectivity in areas with unstable or unavailable grid power, suited for remote and off-grid installations.
• Waapiti Digital Signage Solution Digital signage solution for commercial displays and advertising deployments, targeted at retail, hospitality, and corporate environments.
• SpaceXpress Trading Kiosks Physical trading kiosk solutions providing retail and consumer-facing product pickup and customer service across local South African markets.
• Zinwell 60GHz mmWave Wireless Connectivity 60GHz millimeter wave wireless infrastructure solution delivering high-capacity networking for urban and enterprise deployments.
• Triax TDX Television Redefined Headend Solutions Professional Triax TDmH headend systems for television signal distribution and management in commercial and residential deployments.
• Global Invacom FibreIRS Optical Solutions Optical converters, headend kits, and RF video overlay technology enabling television and radio signal distribution over FTTx fibre networks.
• SpaceHD DVB-S2 Free-to-Air Digital Satellite Receiver (DSD320-FTA) New generation DVB-S2 set-top box with High Definition H.265 support, Free-to-Air reception, Over-The-Air software upgrade, USB PVR capability, satellite blind scan, and DVB Subtitle support.
• DStv HD Single View and Explora Decoders Authorized MultiChoice DStv decoder range covering HD Single View (8S, 9S, 10S) and Explora PVR (3A, 3B, ULTRA) variants with Dolby Digital, 8-day TV guide, recording up to 110 hours, Catch Up, BoxOffice, Showmax, 4K, HDR, and Dolby Atmos support on Explora ULTRA.
• OpenView HD Satellite Decoder South Africa's first free HD satellite TV service offering over 20 radio and TV channels including local and international entertainment, music, movies, lifestyle, kids and religious programming with no contracts or monthly fees.
• OpenView HD Ultra Decoder (REC-KSTB6168) Latest OpenView HD decoder with improved features and PVR functions including time shift, instant recording, and scheduled recording.
• Space Core-to-Core Alignment Fusion Splicer (SFS-002) Compact and lightweight fusion splicer designed for splicing various types of fibre using core diameter aiming rationale, suitable for field work with simple operation and minimal fusion loss.
• VSAT Equipment (BUC, LNB, Modems) Very Small Aperture Terminal equipment including Block Upconverters, Low Noise Block converters, and modems for satellite communications.
• CCTV and Security Systems Complete security solutions including Access Control, CCTV kits, cameras, recorders, intercoms, monitors, and power supplies.
• Starlink Products and Accessories Starlink satellite internet hardware and accessories including mounts, cables, and connectivity equipment.
• Commercial Project Solutions Custom solutions and project-based sales for commercial installations including hospitality solutions, commercial headend systems, and multi-dwelling unit rollouts.
• Export Specialists for Africa Dedicated export services providing logistics, technical support, and project coordination for African markets beyond South Africa, distributing satellite, security, networking, and telecommunications equipment.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• MultiChoice (DStv)coreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized distributor of DStv satellite TV equipment including decoders (Explora, HD Single View), LNBs, smart LNBs, and accessories. Offers DStv SAT>IP Commercial Solution for enterprise installations.
• OpenViewcoreTechnology or IntegrationSouth Africa's first free HD satellite TV service distributor. Offers OpenView HD decoders, dish kits, and complete installation packages. No monthly subscription required.
• StarlinkcoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized Starlink reseller offering essential gear, mounts, and accessories for Starlink satellite internet installations.
• Global InvacommajorTechnology or IntegrationDistributor of Global Invacom fibre optic products including O2O Optical Convertors, OTx Optical Headend Kits, and FibreIRS equipment for RF video distribution over fibre.
• TriaxmajorTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized distributor of Triax products including TDmH headends, TMS multiswitches, TVLink IR extenders, and amplifiers for satellite and terrestrial distribution systems.
• SpaunmajorTechnology or IntegrationDistributor of Spaun satellite distribution products including multiswitches, amplifiers, and splitters for professional installations.
• ZinwellmajorTechnology or IntegrationDistributor of Zinwell products including SAT>IP servers (SMZ-2400) and wireless connectivity solutions like the ZWR-V626 60GHz mmWave wireless system.
• SpaceXpress Trading KiosksminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProprietary trading kiosk network for customer service and product distribution in local markets.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Arrow Electronics: Global technology distributor offering a broad portfolio of electronic components, AV, and communications products to commercial customers. Comparable third-party hardware distribution model but at vastly larger scale and with enterprise/government exposure.
• ScanSource: Global distributor of AV, security, communications, and networking technology solutions to resellers and integrators. Directly comparable go-to-market model (specialized technology distributor to channel partners) but at much larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• ADI Global Distribution: Global wholesale distributor of security, AV, and low-voltage products serving professional installers with multi-category inventory. Overlaps with Space Television's security and AV distribution lines as a much larger incumbent with global supply chain scale.

Direct peers

• Hudaco Industries: JSE-listed South African distribution group specializing in branded automotive, industrial, and electronic products through a wholesale model. Comparable in operating a multi-category, branded-distribution business with B2B trade customers across Africa.
• Pinnacle Technology Holdings: JSE-listed South African distributor of ICT, networking, surveillance, and AV products through a multi-vendor, channel-based model. Comparable in distributing third-party hardware across multiple technology categories to resellers and installers.
• Ellies Holdings: JSE-listed South African distributor of DStv/satellite, AV, and electrical products serving installers and retail customers. Highly comparable B2B and B2C distribution model with similar product mix across satellite, AV, and accessories.
• Voltex (Bidvest): Bidvest-owned South African electrical wholesaler distributing cables, lighting, and infrastructure to trade customers. Comparable wholesale distribution model serving installers across electrical and connectivity infrastructure categories.
• Rectron: South African wholesale distributor of consumer electronics, IT accessories, and AV/satellite infrastructure products servicing retailers and resellers. Comparable channel-driven model distributing similar third-party brands across Southern Africa.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Space_Tele
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCLO61vfnsYKSPqaOskbl5kg?view_as=subscriber
• Facebookfacebook.com/Space-Television-159160920777709/?_rdc=1&_rdr
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/space-television
• Instagraminstagram.com/spacetelevisionsa
• TikToktiktok.com/@spacetelevision

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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