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Cell C in talks with Starlink and Amazon Leo
Cell C is discussing potential partnerships with SpaceX's Starlink and Amazon Leo for satellite broadband services. CEO Jorge Mendes describes Cell C's strategy as network agnostic, focusing on a network of networks.
Cell C launches 5G
Cell C's 5G network is live and available to customers with 5G handsets. CEO Jorge Mendes confirmed the network's existence in response to a direct question during an interview.
Starlink direct-to-mobile network launched in key Sadc country
Airtel Africa launched Africa's first commercial direct-to-phone satellite service, Starlink Mobile, on 14 August. The service allows Airtel DRC customers to connect directly to SpaceX's low-Earth orbit satellites using compatible LTE Android smartphones.
TCS | Herotel CEO Van Zyl Botha on beating Starlink to South Africa
Amazon's Leo satellite constellation is set to launch in South Africa in 2027 through Herotel. Herotel will market the service under the brand Evry.
How much Amazon Leo will cost in South Africa
Herotel plans to sell Amazon's low-Earth orbit satellite broadband at prices similar to its fibre packages. The service, branded as Evry, will not launch before next year, with registrations currently open.
