MTN Zambia Completes Africa’s First Starlink Direct-to-Cell Tests

MTN Zambia has completed Africa’s first field tests of Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell service, enabling voice, data, and fintech services via satellite using standard 4G phones...

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MTN Zambia has successfully completed Africa’s first field tests of Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell satellite service, demonstrating a new frontier in mobile connectivity.

The tests included the transmission of the first data session and a fintech transaction using MTN’s licensed spectrum and Starlink’s satellite constellation.
Key organizations involved are MTN Zambia and Starlink.
This technology allows customers to access voice, video, and data services through supported applications like WhatsApp and the MoMo App, even in remote areas without traditional mobile infrastructure, using standard 4G-compatible smartphones.

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