Airtel inks pact with SpaceX to bring Starlink’s connectivity solutions to Africa customers

Airtel Africa on Tuesday announced an agreement with SpaceX to bring Starlink’s high-speed internet services to its customers in Africa. Currently, SpaceX has acquired requisite licences in 9 out of 14 countries within Airtel Africa’s footprint, Airtel Africa said in a release, adding that operating licences for the other five countries are under process.