Africa: Thuraya Partners With Airtel to Bring Mobile Satellite Connectivity to 17 African Countries

Satellite services provider Thuraya Telecommunications has partnered with Bharti Airtel International to provide Airtel Africa customers with mobile satellite products and services across 17 countries in Africa.

The partnership will provide Airtel Africa customers with voice and broadband connectivity via Thuraya's satellite network across the continent's most remote areas. As part of the agreement, which takes effect from May, Airtel Africa will sell Thuraya's products and airtime packages at its retail outlets and through their enterprise account team.

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