Airtel Africa taps Elon Musk's Starlink to launch direct-to-cell service in 14 African markets
Airtel Africa said on Tuesday that it has partnered with SpaceX to roll out Starlink’s direct-to-cell satellite technology across all 14 of its African markets. The satellite-to-mobile service is expected to begin in 2026, initially supporting data for select applications and text messaging, the company stated in a press release. Under the partnership, Airtel Africa customers using compatible…


















