Airtel and Starlink Accelerate Satellite Internet Rollout Across Africa - Innovation Village | Technology, Product Reviews, Business

Airtel and Starlink accelerate satellite internet rollout across Africa - Innovation Village | Technology, Product Reviews, Business

Airtel Africa’s strategic partnership with SpaceX’s Starlink is rapidly gaining momentum, marking a significant leap in the continent’s digital connectivity efforts. As of July 2025, Starlink has secured operating licenses in 9 out of the 14 countries within Airtel Africa’s footprint, with regulatory approvals pending in the remaining five. This progress follows the landmark agreement signed in May 2025, aimed at delivering high-speed satellite …

SpaceX moves ahead with Airtel Africa Starlink rollout in 9 countries

Airtel’s satellite push with Starlink is gathering pace. SpaceX now has licences in nine out of 14 countries across Airtel Africa’s footprint, with the rest awaiting final approvals. The rollout follows their May 2025 partnership aimed at extending high-speed satellite internet to underserved and rural areas—places mobile networks often struggle to reach. By combining Starlink’s low-orbit satellites with Airtel’s existing ground infrastructure, …