Elon Musk plans to increase Starlink's capacity in Africa

ATC chose NEC XON equipment to maintain constant visibility of tower infrastructure, allowing locals to enjoy dependable access to internet services.

The partnership's goal is to bridge the digital gap by providing underserved rural areas with dependable, low-cost network connectivity.

POTRAZ has issued a stern warning, saying that the sale or distribution of Starlink user terminals without proper authorisation and clearance is a criminal offence.

Starting in Kenya, the South Korean firm plans to leverage its satellite imagery-based technology to help African farmers, extract value from the global carbon market.

The company says industries like mining, and all business sectors that operate in remote areas will now have access to reliable, safe, and fast internet.

The parties state that their agreement focuses on building innovative business clusters in Senegal and across Africa.

Africa's space start-ups have raised approximately $233 million since 2015, with 84% of the total raised since 2021.

The decision to ban Starlink comes after the government expressed concerns about national security and unfair competition.

The company can now scale up operations and expand its current production capacity.

The agreement encompasses equipment installation and staff training across the region.

There are caveats, and regulation is needed to ensure.