FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
XTRM Group welcomes the launch of Airtel Africa and Starlink’s satellite-to-mobile service in the Democratic Republic of Congo, marking the first commercial deployment of Starlink Mobile in Africa. The service enables compatible smartphones to remain connected in areas without terrestrial mobile network coverage, without requiring additional satellite equipment.
We believe this development is significant not only for connectivity, but also for the future of business, investment, education, healthcare, logistics, financial inclusion, and digital transformation across the DRC. The decision to make the Democratic Republic of Congo the first Airtel Africa market for commercial deployment demonstrates the strategic importance of the Congolese market and its potential to serve as an important platform for testing, learning, and scaling innovative technologies across Africa. With millions of people living in remote areas where terrestrial infrastructure remains limited or unavailable, satellite-to-mobile connectivity can help bridge important gaps and unlock new economic opportunities. Airtel reports that 5.6 million of its 18.8 million customers in the DRC are in remote or rural locations.
We encourage international companies, investors, technology firms, entrepreneurs, and strategic partners to look closely at the opportunities emerging in the DRC. The launch of this pioneering service is another signal that the country can serve as a testing ground and gateway for innovative solutions with continental potential. Challenges remain, but we firmly believe that good days are yet to come for the DRC. We invite those ready to build, invest, innovate, and partner in Africa’s future to explore the opportunities that the Democratic Republic of Congo has to offer.
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Based in the Democratic Republic of Congo, XTRM Group is a Strategic Advisory, Investment and Business Services firm dedicated to helping you navigate growth and opportunities across the Congolese and African markets. Through a client-centric and multidisciplinary approach spanning Advisory, Investments, Properties, and Mobility, the firm helps clients transform complex challenges into scalable opportunities for growth and long-term success; represented by Mr. David Muanda as Managing Partner.
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