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December 18
2025

Airtel Africa Partners SpaceX to Roll Out Starlink Direct-to-Cell Connectivity Across 14 Markets

By Joyce Onyeagoro

Airtel Africa has announced an agreement with SpaceX to introduce Starlink Direct-to-Cell satellite connectivity across its 14 African markets, reaching a combined customer base of 174 million subscribers.

Photo courtesy of SpaceX.

 

Source: TechAfrica News (link opens in a new window)

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