Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell Service Disrupts Telecom Market, Forces Operators to Adapt
Starlink’s disruptive direct-to-cell (D2C) service is rapidly reshaping the telecommunications landscape, pressuring mobile network operators (MNOs) to rethink their strategies or risk obsolescence. The D2C technology, launched globally between 2024 and 2025 by Elon Musk’s internet company, enables users with 4G and 5G smartphones to connect directly to Starlink satellites
Airtel, Elon Musk’s Starlink Strike Deal Ahead of Uganda Launch
Airtel Africa and Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet venture under SpaceX, have struck a deal to deliver affordable internet services across 14 African markets, including Uganda. The development follows a recent announcement by Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, who said he had a “productive meeting” with representatives from Starlink. The company
Museveni Approves Elon Musk’s Starlink Following Successful UCC Application
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni announced yesterday that he had a “productive meeting” with representatives from Elon Musk’s satellite internet company, Starlink, which is seeking to establish operations in Uganda. Starlink, a unit of SpaceX, has reportedly submitted a license application to the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC). The company is aggressively
