Airtel Africa is preparing to launch full voice calling and high-speed broadband services over satellite, leveraging Starlink Mobile V2 technology.

• This advancement promises data speeds up to 20 times faster than current offerings, targeting 150Mbps peak speeds.
• Key players include Airtel Africa, led by CEO Sunil Taldar, and SpaceX, the provider of Starlink technology.
• The new technology will enable native voice calls and broadband directly to any smartphone without requiring special hardware, effectively eliminating "No Service" areas across Airtel's 14 African markets.