Airtel Launches Starlink Mobile in Africa

Kayode Tokede 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. The service enables Airtel customers

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August 17, 2026 · 23:21 · 5 min read

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