SMRTR TechMar 27, 2025Daily.dev

MTN claims first satellite direct-to-mobile call in South Africa

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MTN South Africa and Lynk Global successfully tested the first satellite direct-to-mobile voice call in Africa. This breakthrough in remote connectivity could help MTN achieve 99% broadband population coverage, complementing its terrestrial network with low-Earth-orbit satellites to serve underserved rural areas.

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