The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has licensed two additional global satellite internet service providers, BeetleSat-1 and Satelio IoT Services, as part of efforts to strengthen satellite internet connectivity and boost competition in Africa’s largest telecommunications market. The...

The Japanese microsatellite developer Axelspace Corporation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ethiopian technology company Jethi Software Development PLC to collaborate on addressing social and development challenges through the utilisation of satellite-based Earth observation (EO)...

The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has granted authorisation to Blue Telecommunications (Pty) Ltd, a subsidiary operating under Radio Electronic (Pty) Ltd’s license, to roll out Eutelsat OneWeb connectivity solutions nationwide. Operating from Low Earth Orbit, Eutelsat...

Starlink has launched an instalment payment plan for Kenyan customers, allowing them to pay KES 6,750 (USD 52.80) upfront for the Mini kit instead of the full retail price of KES 27,000. The plan includes a KES 16,250 (USD 125.80) activation fee and KES 3,010 (USD 23.30) for shipping, with the...

Algeria has successfully launched its sixth Earth observation satellite, ALSAT-3A, marking a significant milestone in the North African nation’s expanding space capabilities. The ALSAT-3A remote sensing satellite was delivered to orbit today from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in China...

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...

Amazon’s satellite internet venture has received formal clearance from Nigeria’s Communications Commission (NCC) to operate its services nationwide, setting the stage for a high-stakes battle in one of Africa’s largest broadband markets. The landing permit, issued for Amazon Leo, the service...

Starlink has launched operations in the Central African Republic following an agreement between the government and the satellite internet provider, aimed at expanding national coverage to rural and remote regions where connectivity remains severely limited. The agreement was signed during a ceremony...

Eutelsat and Airtel Gabon are expanding rail connectivity services in Gabon, deploying OneWeb low Earth orbit (LEO) connectivity to passenger trains and laying the groundwork for broader rail connectivity solutions across the continent. Following successful testing in October 2025, which...