Madagascar Tests Direct Satellite Calls | Tech News

Airtel Madagascar just pulled off a historic test: the first-ever direct smartphone-to-Starlink satellite call in the country — no special gear needed, just your regular phone. This breakthrough tech bypasses traditional cell towers, offering lifeline connectivity in remote, hard-to-reach areas. Government officials, including the digital development minister, witnessed the demo — highlighting its potential for emergency response and disaster resilience. Part of a larger rollout across 14 sub-Saharan African nations with SpaceX, this trial follows successful tests in Kenya and is now awaiting regulatory approval in Madagascar before pricing and launch details can be finalized. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f3f768d0b1cfae1c