Airtel Switches On a Satellite Phone Link in the DR Congo

Airtel Switches On a Satellite Phone Link in the DR Congo

Airtel Congo has switched on a Starlink satellite link for ordinary Android handsets, the first commercial service of its kind on the continent. The post Airtel Switches On a Satellite Phone Link in the DR Congo appeared first on The Rio Times.

Airtel turns on Starlink Mobile in DRC, the first commercial satellite-to-phone service in Africa

Airtel Africa and Starlink launched satellite-to-mobile service in DRC on 14 August 2026. Kenya tested first but awaits regulatory approval.

Airtel Africa Launches Starlink Satellite-To-Mobile In DRC

Airtel Africa has switched on satellite-to-mobile service in the Democratic Republic of Congo, marking what telecom outlets across the continent... Source

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

Airtel Africa and Starlink launch a satellite-to-phone service in the DRC, transforming connectivity by enabling direct connection to satellites via smartphones.

Airtel Pioneers Starlink Satellite-to-Mobile Service in DRC

Airtel Africa and Starlink have launched satellite-to-mobile service in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), marking the first commercial deployment in Africa.

Airtel, Starlink Launch Satellite-to-Phone Service in DRC

Airtel Africa and Starlink have launched a satellite-to-phone service in the Democratic Republic of Congo, giving customers a way to stay connected […] The post Airtel, Starlink Launch Africa’s First Direct-to-Phone Service in DRC   appeared first on Business Elites Africa.