Spacecoin, through its parent company Space Telecommunications Inc. (STI), has formalised strategic agreements with telecommunications regulators and local industry partners in Kenya and Nigeria to advance its satellite-based connectivity solutions.
In addition, these partnerships support the company’s efforts to deploy decentralised satellite internet services across under-connected regions in Africa, advancing the operationalisation of its permissionless satellite network in markets where traditional connectivity infrastructure remains limited or cost-prohibitive.
Spacecoin’s entry positions the company as an emerging alternative in markets where satellite broadband is still nascent. In Kenya and Nigeria, where Starlink has been the dominant provider, this development introduces additional competition, potentially broadening access, providing more competitive options, and putting downward pressure on pricing as the market matures.
Additionally, Kenya’s Communications Authority has actively encouraged the introduction of new satellite technologies to address persistent connectivity gaps, making Spacecoin’s entry particularly timely.
Source: https://spaceinafrica.com/2026/01/15/spacecoin-secures-licences-to-roll-out-satellite-internet-pilots-in-kenya-and-nigeria/