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Africa: Airtel, Spacex Deal to Boost Connectivity in Africa

  • Airtel Africa signed a partnership agreement with SpaceX on April 6, 2025, to bring Starlink’s satellite internet to 14 African countries.
  • This deal follows SpaceX obtaining licenses in nine Airtel markets while regulatory approval for the remaining five is underway.
  • The partnership seeks to incorporate Starlink’s LEO satellite technology into Airtel Africa’s offerings to improve broadband connectivity, particularly targeting remote and underserved rural areas.
  • Airtel CEO Sunil Taldar highlighted that collaborating with SpaceX marks an important milestone in their efforts to boost digital connectivity across Africa.
  • The collaboration will improve connectivity resilience, support socio-economic sectors, and promote digital inclusion across Africa’s most remote areas.
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techlabari.com broke the news in on Monday, May 5, 2025.
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