Airtel Africa said on Tuesday it had successfully tested satellite-to-mobile data and messaging services in Kenya using technology from SpaceX’s Starlink, marking a step toward expanding connectivity in remote areas. The tests, conducted in locations without terrestrial mobile coverage, enabled 4G-compatible smartphones to connect directly to Starlink’s satellite network, allowing...

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