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Airtel Africa and SpaceX announce Strategic Partnership to launch Starlink Direct to Cell Connectivity Across Africa

This marks the first satellite-to-mobile service for millions of people in Africa Dubai: Airtel Africa today announced an agreement with SpaceX to introduce Starlink Direct-to-Cell satellite connectivity across all its 14 markets that serve 174 million customers. Through this partnership, Airtel Africa customers with compatible smartphones in regions without terrestrial coverage can have network connectivity […]

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“Harness the Internet to Solve Uganda’s Pressing Challenges,” says Airtel MD

Airtel Uganda Managing Director, Mr. Soumendra Sahu, has called upon Ugandan youth to harness the internet and digital technologies to develop innovative solutions that address the country’s pressing socio-economic challenges. He made the remarks on the second day of the 9th National Conference on Communications held at the National ICT Innovation Hub in Nakawa, under […]

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Airtel Africa signs multi-year strategic partnership with, Xtelify, Airtel India’s digital arm

Xtelify’s pioneering digital capabilities to accelerate Airtel Africa’s digital transformations Africa: Xtelify, a fully owned subsidiary of Bharti Airtel (‘Airtel’) housing all of Airtel’s digital assets and capabilities, today launched an AI-powered, future-ready software platform that will help telcos all around the world rid themselves of underlying complexity, focus on the customer, helping improve experience, […]

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Airtel announces Agreement with SpaceX to bring Starlink’s Connectivity Solutions to its Customers in Africa

Dubai: Airtel Africa announced today an agreement with SpaceX to bring Starlink’s high-speed internet services to its customers in Africa. Currently, SpaceX has acquired requisite licenses in 9 out of 14 countries within Airtel Africa’s footprint. Operating licenses for the other 5 countries are under process. With this collaboration, Airtel Africa will further enhance its […]

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Airtel Bika 2025 tournament Kicks Off with a draw as Akasimba faces off with Engabi Enyunga

Nyonyi Nyange Clan wins the 2025 BIKA Netball Tournament with 33-27 against Mmamba clan Over 52 clans to participate in the tournament Wankulukulu; The Airtel Bika 2025 Tournament kicked off in dramatic style today, as Akasimba delivered a draw with Engabi Enyunga in an electrifying opening football match. Meanwhile, the netball courts also witnessed an […]

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Customer Service Week: Airtel restates commitment to Excellence in Customer Experience

Dubai: Airtel, a leading telecommunications provider, is celebrating Customer Service Week with a renewed commitment to delivering exceptional customer experience. The weeklong annual celebration highlights Airtel’s dedication to recognizing and appreciating its customers, who are at the heart of the company’s operations. Speaking at the launch of Customer Service Week, during a groupwide Employee Townhall, […]

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Triple Win for Airtel Uganda and Comviva at 2020 Emerging Payments Awards

Kampala; Airtel Uganda, together with long-term technology partner Comviva has won three awards at this year’s virtual Emerging Payments Awards Ceremony, streamed online for the global payments’ community and general public to witness. Airtel Uganda and Comviva emerged winners for Airtel Money in the “Best Financial Inclusion Payments Initiative” and “Most Innovative Mobile or Financial Service […]