SpaceX has secured the necessary operating licences in nine of the 14 countries where Airtel Africa maintains a presence, with regulatory processes underway...
Starlink
Starlink’s growth signals a strategic shift as SpaceX evolves from a launch provider to a diversified operator reshaping the commercial space landscape.
The satellite broadband market is expected to sustain an addressable user base of 650 to 750m through 2033.
This marks Starlink’s 19th market entry in Africa, following its recent expansion into Niger in March 2025.
Starlink Muscat received a Class 1 license, authorising it to offer fixed public telecommunications services in the Sultanate.
The revised tariffs mirror those proposed in the October 2024 announcement and follow proper regulatory channels, addressing concerns raised by NCC.
This is the second consecutive year of rapid growth for Starlink. The company almost tripled traffic in 2023.
