Uganda: Airtel Uganda Starts Direct-to-Cell Starlink Trials

Uganda: Airtel Uganda Starts Direct-to-Cell Starlink Trials

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Airtel Uganda has commenced testing of the Starlink Direct-to-Cell satellite service in a move aimed at expanding connectivity and improving network access in hard-to-reach areas across the country.

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Airtel Uganda starts Direct-to-Cell Starlink trials

Airtel Uganda CEO and Managing Director, Soumendra Sahu, Airtel trials to boost connectivity in hard-to-reach areas Kampala ,Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT |   Airtel Uganda has commenced testing of the Starlink Direct-to-Cell satellite service in a move aimed at expanding connectivity and improving network access in hard-to-reach areas across the country. Following approval from the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), Airtel Uganda recently re…

Airtel Ug Begins Starlink Signal Testing Via Direct-to-Cell

On May 19, 2026, Airtel Ug announced the formal commencement of live testing for the Starlink Direct-to-Cell satellite service. The post Airtel Ug begins Starlink signal testing via Direct-to-Cell appeared first on Kampala Edge Times™.