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Airtel Africa and Starlink have launched a satellite-to-mobile service in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), marking the first commercial deployment of the technology in an African market. Launched on August 14, the service enables Airtel customers with compatible smartphones to remain connected in areas without traditional mobile network coverage, …

Airtel Africa has entered into a partnership with SpaceX to introduce Starlink Direct-to-Cell satellite connectivity across its 14 African markets, becoming the first large-scale satellite-to-mobile service on the continent. The deal will allow Airtel Africa’s 174 million subscribers to access mobile services in locations without traditional network coverage, using compatible …