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Airtel Africa Achieves Stable Satellite Internet on Train

10/8/2025

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Airtel Africa tested satellite internet on a moving train across 669 kilometers of remote sub-Saharan terrain.
The test delivered stable connectivity, with 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload.
Connectivity remained through dense forests without traditional coverage, enabling real-time monitoring and rail-operator emergency responses.
Airtel Africa plans satellite-service expansion in Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia, Madagascar, and Gabon.

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Story summary

Airtel Africa tested satellite internet on a moving train across 669 kilometers of remote sub-Saharan terrain.
The test delivered stable connectivity, with 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload.
Connectivity remained through dense forests without traditional coverage, enabling real-time monitoring and rail-operator emergency responses.
Airtel Africa plans satellite-service expansion in Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia, Madagascar, and Gabon.