Airtel to roll out Starlink direct-to-cell across Africa

Airtel to roll out Starlink direct-to-cell across Africa

Airtel Africa said on Tuesday it has partnered with SpaceX to introduce Starlink’s direct-to-cell satellite technology to all of its 14 markets. The satellite-to-mobile service will begin across Africa in 2026, with data for select applications and text messaging, Airtel Africa said in a statement. Airtel Africa customers with compatible smartphones in regions without terrestrial…

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Quectel Expands LTE Portfolio with Direct-to-Cell (D2C) Capabilities Enabling 100 Percent Global Reach for IoT Developers

Quectel Expands LTE Portfolio with Direct-to-Cell (D2C) Capabilities Enabling 100 Percent Global Reach for IoT Developers

Quectel expands LTE portfolio with Direct-to-Cell (D2C) capabilities enabling 100 percent global reach for IoT developers Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global end-to-end IoT solutions provider, today announced that several of its LTE modules are now available with Direct-to-Cell (D2C) functionality, enabling devices to seamlessly connect to satellite networks. This press release features multimedia. View the…

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