Airtel Africa just tested Starlink satellite-to-phone connectivity, and it actually works

Airtel Africa has successfully tested Starlink satellite-to-phone connectivity, enabling standard 4G smartphones to access data and messaging services in areas without traditional cell towers.

Airtel, Starlink test satellite-to-mobile in remote Kenya

MTN successfully tests Starlink Direct to Cell in Africa, first on the continent

MTN Zambia has become the first African operator to successfully complete field testing of Starlink’s Direct to Cell service, a groundbreaking step towards eliminating dead zones across the continent. This pioneering test achieved the transmission of the country’s first-ever data session and fintech transaction using existing LTE/4G devices without specialized hardware.

Airtel Africa preps full voice calling over satellite using Starlink Mobile V2

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

Kenya Leads East Africa in Global Connectedness, New DHL Report Shows

Kenya has improved its global standing in international connectivity, ranking 119th out of 180 countries in the DHL 2026 Global Connectedness Report. This represents a slight climb from its previous position.