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Safaricom Embraces Satellite Partnerships to Boost Internet Access

5/12/2025

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Safaricom, Kenya's leading telecom giant, is shifting its stance and considering partnerships with satellite firms like Starlink, despite earlier resistance. The challenge intensifies as Starlink teams up with rival Airtel Africa. Nevertheless, Safaricom is determined to bridge the digital divide, seeking to boost internet access in remote regions through innovative satellite technology collaborations.

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Safaricom, Kenya's leading telecom giant, is shifting its stance and considering partnerships with satellite firms like Starlink, despite earlier resistance. The challenge intensifies as Starlink teams up with rival Airtel Africa. Nevertheless, Safaricom is determined to bridge the digital divide, seeking to boost internet access in remote regions through innovative satellite technology collaborations.