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Vodacom Partners with Starlink to Boost African Broadband
11/12/2025
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- On November 12, 2025, Vodacom Group announced a partnership with Elon Musk's Starlink to provide high-speed broadband across Africa.
- Vodacom serves over 223 million customers.
- Rural connectivity challenges exist due to sparse populations and low smartphone usage.
- The integration of Starlink's low-earth orbit technology aims to enhance connectivity in difficult terrains.
- Vodacom will resell Starlink's equipment and services.
