Vodacom and MTN are continuing discussions with multiple satellite network providers rolling out direct-to-cell capabilities over the next few years.
Vodacom and MTN are in ongoing discussions with satellite network providers that offer direct-to-cell capabilities, and early tests of the new generation of connectivity have shown encouraging results.
This is significantly closer than older geosynchronous satellites, which can only facilitate communication on specialised satellite phones. Starlink has also partnered with other major operators to offer D2C in Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, Chile, and Peru. A Vodacom spokesperson said the operator was continuing to work with Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile on bringing D2C to its customers.
Vodacom and Vodafone have also partnered with Amazon’s LEO service, Project Kuiper, to extend the reach of their 4G and 5G networks in Africa and Europe.
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