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Airtel-Starlink Direct-to-Cell in Kenya: The End of the Coverage Excuse

UphivaBETAR
March 30, 2026

Airtel Africa’s Starlink Direct-to-Cell pilot proves the technology works on unmodified 4G handsets in rural Kenya. The CA-Kenya audit will determine whether it is allowed.

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Airtel-Starlink Direct-to-Cell in Kenya: The End of the Coverage Excuse

Africa’s Animation Economy: IP Ownership Is the Only Business That Scales

AI-Industrialised Identity Fraud: Africa Fintech’s 160,000-Attacks-a-Month Problem