MTN Zambia tests Starlink satellite-to-phone connection
MTN Zambia completed Africa's first field trial of satellite-to-phone connectivity using Starlink's technology. The trial successfully transmitted a data session and a mobile money transaction without traditional ground towers.
MTN Zambia Completes Testing With Starlink Mobile for Direct To Cell Service
MTN Zambia and Starlink completed field testing for 'Direct to Cell' service. Zambia becomes the first African nation to pilot this satellite technology.
Starlink restores access in Nigeria’s most congested cities for ₦159,000 monthly
Starlink restored access to its Business (Priority) plan in Nigeria's congested cities on February 14, 2026. The monthly fee for the Priority plan is ₦159,000 ($99.38), with hardware costs exceeding ₦4 million ($2,500).
Airtel Africa eyes Starlink, IPO, and crypto push
Airtel Africa is in advanced talks to use Starlink satellite technology to enhance rural coverage in Kenya. The company plans to list its mobile money arm, Airtel Money, as part of its strategy to unlock value.
The Next Wave: Airtel Africa’s triple play
Airtel Africa's CEO Sunil Taldar announced a partnership with SpaceX's Starlink to provide satellite internet directly to mobile devices. The company is preparing for an IPO of its mobile money division, which is expected to significantly increase its valuation.
