Airtel Launches Africa’s First Satellite-to-Mobile Service in DR Congo

Airtel Africa inaugurates Starlink mobile service in DRC

Airtel Africa has commercially inaugurated Starlink Mobile satellite-to-mobile service in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), making it the first operator in Africa to deploy the service commercially. Airtel DRC Managing Director Theirry Diasnoma disclosed this in a statement on Saturday. Diasnoma said the inauguration followed the strategic partnership between Airtel Africa and Starlink announced in December 2025. He said also that it f…

Airtel, Starlink launch satellite-to-phone service in DRC, first in Africa

Airtel Africa and Starlink have launched satellite to mobile connectivity in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), marking the first commercial deployment of the service in Africa. The post Airtel, Starlink launch satellite-to-phone service in DRC, first in Africa appeared first on Nairametrics.

Airtel Africa Launches Starlink Mobile in DRC

By Modupe Gbadeyanka The first commercial deployment of satellite-to-mobile service in Africa has been launched by Airtel Africa in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This was made possible through the partnership between Airtel Africa and Starlink, enabling customers of Airtel with compatible smartphones to access connectivity in non-terrestrial areas wherever they can see […]

Starlink Launches Direct To Cell Service with Airtel in Congo

Airtel and SpaceX launch satellite-to-mobile service in the Democratic Republic of Congo, letting ordinary smartphones send texts and messages where cell towers don't reach The post Starlink Launches Direct To Cell Service with Airtel in Congo appeared first on Tech Labari.

Airtel launches Africa’s first satellite-to-mobile service in DR Congo

Airtel has launched Africa’s first commercial satellite-to-mobile service in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) through a partnership with Starlink, the Elon Musk-owned satellite internet company, which currently has 650 launched satellites. According to Airtel DRC Managing Director Thierry Diasnova, the launch follows groundwork preparations and a pilot of Starlink’s mobile data and messaging services in Kenya in March. The development …

DRC becomes the first African market with Airtel and Starlink satellite-to-mobile service

Airtel Africa and Starlink have launched a satellite-to-mobile service in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), marking the first commercial deployment of the technology in Africa. The service will enable Airtel customers with compatible smartphones to access mobile connectivity in areas without conventional network coverage, provided they have a clear view of the sky. … The post DRC becomes the first African market with Airtel and Starlin…