On May 19, 2026, Airtel Ug announced the formal commencement of live testing for the Starlink Direct-to-Cell satellite service.
Starlink Uganda
If you live in Kampala where Fiber-to-the-Home or 5G is available for 100,000 UGX a month with no hardware cost, Starlink Ug might be overkill.
According to UCC Executive Director Nyombi Thembo, Starlink Uganda is set to launch this week in partnership with Airtel Uganda in 2026.
President Museveni has allowed Starlink to bring affordable internet to Uganda’s rural areas, aiming to boost digital inclusion and economic growth.
Elon Musk’s Starlink Internet, has officially submitted an application to the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) seeking approval to operate in the country.