Airtel, SpaceX partner on Starlink mobile connectivity
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 18 - Airtel Africa has signed a partnership with SpaceX to roll out Starlink Direct-to-Cell satellite connectivity across its 14 Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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Airtel Africa has partnered with SpaceX to introduce Starlink Direct-to-Cell satellite connectivity across its 14 African markets, marking the continent's first satellite-to-mobile service at scale.
- The service is expected to launch in 2026, initially offering data for selected applications and text messaging to Airtel Africa's 174 million customers.
- The partnership between Airtel Africa and SpaceX aims to provide mobile connectivity in areas without terrestrial network coverage, leveraging Starlink's 650-satellite network.
- Airtel Africa Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Sunil Taldar stated this collaboration would complement existing terrestrial infrastructure, especially in remote regions.
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