Airtel Africa Taps SpaceX’s Starlink to Boost Rural Internet Coverage
Airtel Africa announced a partnership with SpaceX to provide high-speed internet via Starlink. The satellite internet service is licensed in 9 of Airtel’s 14 operating countries.
Airtel Africa teams up with SpaceX to expand Starlink internet in underserved regions
Airtel Africa signed a partnership with SpaceX to deploy Starlink’s satellite internet across nine African countries. The agreement aims to improve internet access in remote and underserved communities.
Airtel Africa partners SpaceX to expand Starlink to remote communities
Airtel Africa partners with SpaceX to bring Starlink's satellite internet to customers. The rollout will begin in Nigeria, Chad, Kenya, Zambia, Malawi, Rwanda, Niger, Madagascar, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Starlink Officially Cleared to Launch in DR Congo
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo has officially authorized Starlink to operate as an internet service provider. The announcement was made by ARPTC, confirming that Starlink completed all regulatory and administrative requirements.
Safaricom takes on Starlink with aggressive 5G push in rural Kenya
Safaricom has slashed router prices from KES 25,000 ($192) to KES 3,000 ($23) to make 5G more accessible. The company is targeting upcountry users with affordable, plug-and-play 5G routers bundled with flexible data plans.
