Congo-Kinshasa: Airtel Africa Launches First Satellite-to - Mobile Services in DRC

Congo-Kinshasa: Airtel Africa Launches First Satellite-to - Mobile Services in DRC

Airtel Africa and Starlink have launched a satellite-to-mobile service in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), making it the first country in Africa where the service has entered commercial deployment, according to the companies.

Airtel DRC Launches Starlink Mobile Services

Airtel DRC has partnered with Starlink to launch mobile services in the Democratic Republic of Congo, marking a first for the African telecommunications market. The post Airtel DRC Launches Starlink Mobile to Expand Satellite Connectivity appeared first on Business Elites Africa.

Airtel and Starlink Launch First Direct-to-Phone Satellite Service in Africa

Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has launched Africa’s first commercial satellite service capable of connecting directly to mobile handsets. The service is a partnership between Airtel Africa and Starlink company of Elon Musk.    According to this deal, compatible Airtel devices can connect directly to Starlink satellites in regions or areas that lack conventional mobile network coverage and cellular signals. The service doesn’t need any separ…

Airtel and Starlink Just Turned Phones Into Satellite Receivers in Congo

A phone with no signal bars can now send a WhatsApp message from the Congolese forest. Airtel Africa and Starlink switched on a commercial satellite-to-mobile service in the Democratic Republic of Congo on August 14, 2026, in Kinshasa. It is the first time the technology has moved from pilot testing to a paid product anywhere [...] The post Airtel and Starlink Just Turned Phones Into Satellite Receivers in Congo appeared first on Khusoko - Your …

Airtel, Starlink launch satellite-to-mobile service in DRC

Airtel Africa and Starlink have commercially launched satellite-to-mobile connectivity in the Democratic Republic of Congo, marking the first time the service has moved beyond pilot testing to full commercial deployment anywhere on the continent. The service was unveiled in Kinshasa on August 14, allowing Airtel customers with compatible smartphones to connect directly to Starlink’s satellites in areas lacking conventional network coverage, prov…