Tag: Airtel Africa

Airtel Africa and Starlink Turn Direct-to-Device Connectivity Into a Commercial Network

Aug 18, 2026

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The commercial launch of Starlink Mobile in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) marks a more important shift in satellite communications than the headline “Africa’s first commercial direct-to-device service” might suggest. On August 14, 2026, Airtel Africa and SpaceX began commercial Starlink Mobile operations in the DRC, allowing customers with compatible smartphones to connect…