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

Airtel Africa and Starlink have launched a satellite-to-mobile service in Uganda, allowing Airtel customers with compatible smartphones to stay connected in areas where conventional mobile network coverage is unavailable. The launch makes Uganda the second African market where Airtel has commercially introduced the service, following the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where it was launched…

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MTN, Airtel face fresh pressure as Starlink officially enters Uganda

Uganda’s telecommunications industry is set for one of its biggest disruptions in years following the official entry of Starlink into the country’s internet market, a move expected to increase competition, expand connectivity and place pressure on traditional telecom operators to improve services and reduce prices. The satellite internet provider received its operational licence after a…

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