X Daily News(@xDaily ):NEWS: Airtel Africa and SpaceX have successfully tested Starlink Mobile direct-to-cell service in Kenya dead zones, where 4G-compatible smartphones connected to Starlink's LEO satellite constellation for WhatsApp calls, messaging, and mobile payments, no tower required. Commercial rollout planned across Airtel's 14 African markets in 2026.

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2026.03.24 12:34

NEWS: Airtel Africa and SpaceX have successfully tested Starlink Mobile direct-to-cell service in Kenya dead zones, where 4G-compatible smartphones connected to Starlink's LEO satellite constellation for WhatsApp calls, messaging, and mobile payments, no tower required. Commercial rollout planned across Airtel's 14 African markets in 2026.