Telecom giant Airtel Africa teams up with Starlink

Telecom giant Airtel Africa teams up with Starlink

The NewsTelecom giant Airtel Africa reached an agreement with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to extend the availability of the satellite company’s Starlink internet service in Africa.Starlink has obtained licenses to operate in nearly two dozen African countries since its debut in Nigeria two years ago. In many places, it has become a strong alternative to services from telecom providers, despite its higher equipment costs and monthly subscriptions.Airtel o…

With Starlink, Elon Musk aims to offer high-speed Internet connectivity in the most remote areas of the world. Developed by SpaceX, the Internet service provider relies on a constellation of thousands of small satellites. They are in low orbit around the Earth. Starlink is therefore able to provide an Internet connection to more than a hundred countries. Rural and remote areas, often excluded from conventional networks, thus benefit from a high-…

Starlink to Work with Airtel for Internet Service in Africa

Airtel Africa reached an agreement with SpaceX to extend the availability of the satellite Starlink internet service in Africa. Elon Musk’s Starlink, has obtained licenses to operate in nearly two dozen African countries since its debut in Nigeria two years ago. In many places, it has become a strong alternative to services from telecom providers, … The post Elon Musk’s Starlink to Work with Airtel for Internet Service in Africa first appeared o…

Airtel Africa partners with SpaceX to expand Starlink internet services - SatellitePro ME

Airtel Africa has announced a strategic agreement with SpaceX to introduce Starlink’s high-speed satellite internet services to its customers across Africa. This collaboration aims to significantly improve digital connectivity for individuals, businesses and underserved communities, particularly in remote and rural areas. Currently, SpaceX has secured operational licenses in nine of the 14 African countries where Airtel Africa operates, with the…

Elon Musk's SpaceX, Airtel Africa partner to expand rural connectivity

Key PointsSpaceX’s Starlink will use its LEO satellite constellation to deliver high-speed internet in Airtel Africa’s markets, targeting underserved and infrastructure-poor regions.The partnership supports digital inclusion, enabling broadband access for schools, clinics, businesses, and rural users across nine licensed Airtel Africa countries.Starlink’s rollout builds on its India entry, marking Africa as a key frontier in Elon Musk’s mission …

Airtel Africa to Make Starlink Available to Customers

By Modupe Gbadeyanka A partnership has been entered into between Airtel Africa Plc and SpaceX to make high-speed internet services accessible to customers in the region through Starlink. With this collaboration, Airtel Africa will further enhance its next-generation satellite connectivity offerings and augment connectivity for enterprises, businesses, and socio-economic communities like schools, health centres in […]