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Africell and Vodacom Eye Starlink Partnership for DRC Expansion

11/8/2025

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Africell and Vodacom in the Democratic Republic of Congo are exploring Starlink partnerships to expand coverage.
Africell's Chief Executive Officer Kory Webster confirmed ongoing discussions with Starlink, which would offer a complementary service to networks.
Starlink received its operating license in May 2025 after a government ban was lifted.
The DRC had 30% internet access in 2023, and the country anticipates 15 million new mobile internet subscribers by 2030.

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Africell and Vodacom in the Democratic Republic of Congo are exploring Starlink partnerships to expand coverage.
Africell's Chief Executive Officer Kory Webster confirmed ongoing discussions with Starlink, which would offer a complementary service to networks.
Starlink received its operating license in May 2025 after a government ban was lifted.
The DRC had 30% internet access in 2023, and the country anticipates 15 million new mobile internet subscribers by 2030.