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…

Airtel, SpaceX deal to boost connectivity in Africa

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Africa’s agreement with SpaceX marks a significant step towards transforming digital access across the continent, as the telco partners with the satellite provider to expand Starlink’s reach into underserved areas. The partnership, announced on April.6, is expected to bring Starlink’s low-Earth orbit satellite internet services to communities, businesses, schools, and healthcare facilities across Airtel…

African and Indian SMEs to benefit from Starlink’s deals with Airtel

The addressable opportunity in both India and Africa for the two companies lies in institutions such as remote Airtel retail stores.

Airtel, SpaceX Partner for African Internet Expansion

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/airtel-spacex-partner-for-african-internet-expansion/Airtel Africa has entered a strategic partnership with SpaceX to deploy Starlink’s satellite internet technology across underserved areas in Africa, aiming to address persistent connectivity gaps. The initiative targets nine nations Nigeria, Chad, Kenya, Zambia, Malawi, Rwanda, Niger, Madagascar, and th…

Airtel Doubles Capital Investment To Drive Network Expansion

ShareAirtel Nigeria, a leading telecommunications provider and subsidiary of Airtel Africa, has announced a significant increase in its capital investment commitment to the Nigerian market, reaffirming its dedication to superior service delivery and accelerated digital inclusion. According to the telco, the expanded investment will cover key areas such as infrastructure upgrades, rural network expansion, advanced... The post Airtel Doubles Capit…

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-…