Vodacom Group has announced an agreement with Elon Musk’s satellite broadband provider, Starlink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Through the partnership, the groups aim to deliver high-speed, low-latency broadband internet to millions of businesses across Africa and to expand rural network coverage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to Vodacom, integrating Starlink\u2019s satellite backhaul into Vodacom\u2019s mobile network will accelerate network coverage expansion while increasing network performance in rural areas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
“The collaboration will deliver robust connectivity to remote schools, health centres, and communities, empowering millions with access to digital services and information,” it said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Through the deal, Vodacom will be authorised to resell Starlink equipment and services to enterprise and small business customers in Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Starlink is currently available in 25 markets on the continent, but is not yet available in South Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nevertheless, Vodacom aims to leverage the partnership to offer services that complement its 4G, 5G, fiber, MPLS, Microwave and GEO Sat coverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Starlink high-performance internet is a perfect addition to our bouquet of customer-centric offerings,” it said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Leveraging terrestrial and space-based technologies, these products include pay-as-you-use backup internet; 100% unbreakable internet; device as a service, and branch network pooling.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The partnership also aligns with Vodacom\u2019s Vision 2030 strategy to grow its customer base to 260 million and its financial services customers to 120 million within five years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
“By harnessing Starlink as a complementary layer, Vodacom is edging closer to universal coverage and reaffirming its commitment to connecting people to a better future,” it said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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