Airtel Tests Starlink Direct-to-Mobile-Phone Internet Service in Kenya

Airtel’s satellite push to change the telco's game

The competitive landscape for Safaricom could be set for a significant shift after Airtel Africa moved to integrate satellite connectivity into its network in a move that may weaken Safaricom’s long-standing advantage in coverage. The telco has dominated Kenya’s telecom sector through scale, reach, and the reliability of its terrestrial network, an edge that has

Airtel Tests Starlink Satellite Mobile Connectivity In Kenya

Airtel Africa has completed testing of satellite-based mobile data and messaging services in Kenya in partnership with SpaceX, marking a... Source

Airtel Africa and SpaceX Successfully Test Starlink Satellite-to-Mobile Services in Kenya

In a landmark move for digital inclusion across the continent, Airtel Africa has announced the successful completion of its first live satellite-to-mobile trials in Kenya. Partnering with SpaceX, the telecommunications giant demonstrated that high-speed connectivity is no longer bound by the reach of traditional cell towers. This pilot program marks a pivotal shift in how “dead zones” in remote areas will be eliminated using Starlink Mobile tech…

Airtel runs pilot connectivity tests with Starlink satellites

Airtel Africa has conducted a pilot test of data and messaging services with US-based Starlink in Kenya to provide satellite-to-mobile connectivity across the continent.

Airtel tests Starlink direct-to-mobile-phone internet service in Kenya

Airtel Africa and SpaceX successfully test Starlink mobile services in Kenya, enabling satellite-to-mobile connectivity in remote areas, with plans for expansion.

Airtel Tests Starlink to Connect 4G Phones Even Without Network Signal

Airtel Africa has announced the successful testing of data and messaging services in partnership with SpaceX using Starlink Mobile. The trial focused on enabling connectivity in areas where terrestrial mobile networks had no signal, marking a key step towards expanding coverage beyond traditional network infrastructure. 4G Smartphones Connect Directly to Satellites According to Airtel Africa, standard 4G smartphones were able to seamlessly conne…