MTN Uganda has partnered with SpaceX’s Starlink to extend internet connectivity to businesses and institutions in remote areas, as the
MTN Uganda has partnered with SpaceX’s Starlink to extend internet connectivity to businesses and institutions in remote areas, as the telecom operator seeks to address digital infrastructure gaps limiting access to online services and economic opportunities.
The service, Starlink for Business, is designed to help organisations in areas with limited connectivity improve their operations and access digital tools that support business growth.
MTN Uganda is an authorised reseller of Starlink priority services, enabling it to offer the satellite internet service to enterprise customers seeking more reliable connectivity.
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Sylvia Mulinge, chief executive officer of MTN Uganda, said reliable internet access was essential for businesses and institutions operating in remote locations, where connectivity challenges can constrain productivity and access to digital opportunities.
The company said the partnership would bring businesses and institutions closer to the opportunities offered by a more connected economy.
The move highlights the growing role of satellite internet in extending connectivity to locations where conventional telecom infrastructure may be limited or difficult to deploy. By using Starlink’s satellite network, MTN Uganda is seeking to serve organisations that need internet access beyond the reach or capacity of existing terrestrial networks.
For businesses operating in underserved areas, more reliable connectivity can support access to digital services, communication with customers and suppliers, and the adoption of online tools. However, the extent to which the service improves access will depend on its affordability, availability and suitability for individual organisations.
The development comes alongside MTN Uganda’s efforts to expand digital inclusion through education.
Through the MTN Uganda Foundation, the operator recently launched a Teachers’ Resource Centre in Komamboga, northeast of Kampala, in partnership with Burn Radio Uganda to mark National Teachers’ Day.
The centre provides teachers with online and offline educational resources, supports lesson planning and helps educators explore artificial intelligence applications and integrate technology into classroom teaching.
It is also intended to help parents understand school curricula and support their children’s learning at home, including in areas with limited internet access.
At the launch, 102 teachers graduated with International Certification of Digital Literacy, strengthening their capacity to use digital tools in education.
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MTN Uganda said bridging the digital divide required more than connecting people to the internet, stressing the importance of equipping teachers with the skills and resources to translate technology access into meaningful learning opportunities.
Together, the initiatives reflect the operator’s efforts to address two dimensions of digital inclusion: extending connectivity to underserved businesses and strengthening the skills needed to use technology effectively.
The company did not disclose the pricing, rollout timeline or number of businesses expected to benefit from the Starlink for Business service.
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Royal Ibeh is a senior journalist with years of experience reporting on Nigeria’s technology and health sectors. She currently covers the Technology and Health beats for BusinessDay newspaper, where she writes in-depth stories on digital innovation, telecom infrastructure, healthcare systems, and public health policies.