2+ hour, 9+ min ago   (379+ words) The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has granted authorisation to Blue Telecommunications (Pty) Ltd, a subsidiary operating under Radio [] The post Blue Telecommunications Secures Regulatory Approval for Eutelsat OneWeb Connectivity in Namibia appeared first on Space in Africa. Blue…...

2+ day, 6+ hour ago   (383+ words) The move converts a capital purchase into operational expenses, addressing Kenya's price-sensitive market where upfront costs have limited adoption. Previously, Starlink's Standard kit cost USD 350-380 (KES 45,000-49,900), while the Mini kit cost USD 208 (KES 27,000). These prices created barriers for middle-income Kenyans…...

4+ day, 8+ hour ago   (373+ words) Spacecoin, through its parent company Space Telecommunications Inc. (STI), has formalised strategic agreements with telecommunications regulators and local industry partners [] The post Spacecoin Secures Licences to Roll Out Satellite Internet Pilots in Kenya and Nigeria appeared first on Space in…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (383+ words) Sonatel Orange, a leading telecommunications provider in Senegal, has launched the country's first satellite-based internet services, further enhancing Senegal's digital [] The post Orange Introduces Senegal's First Satellite Internet Services appeared first on Space in Africa. Orange Introduces Senegal's First Satellite…...

2+ week, 5+ hour ago   (213+ words) 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 demonstrated…...

2+ week, 8+ hour ago   (373+ words) Starlink, a satellite internet service operated by SpaceX, has disabled all access to its global network within Uganda as of [] The post Starlink Suspends Satellite Internet Operations in Uganda After Regulatory Directive appeared first on Space in Africa. Starlink Suspends…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (229+ words) 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. Whilst the data indicates that…...

1+ mon, 1+ hour ago   (220+ words) The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has received overwhelming public support for Starlink's application to operate in the country, as it continues to assess the satellite internet provider's licensing request. CRAN received 1,180 written submissions by Friday, 12 December 2025, with 1,164 expressing…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago   (283+ words) The National Space Programme Management Office (GGPEN) inaugurated and presented the facility at the Satellite Control and Mission Centre (MCC) in Funda. It serves as a central interconnection point designed to simplify technical and commercial access to ANGOSAT-2 services, particularly for…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago   (325+ words) Airtel Africa has partnered with SpaceX to launch satellite-to-mobile services across all 14 of its markets, enabling internet access in [] The post Airtel Africa Partners with SpaceX to Bring Satellite-to-Mobile Connectivity Across Africa appeared first on Space in Africa. Airtel Africa…...