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MTN Uganda has launched MTN
Starlink for Business, expanding connectivity options for businesses and institutions operating in remote, underserved and hard-to-reach locations across the country.
The launch was demonstrated at Libra International School in Zirobwe, where connectivity challenges had limited the school’ s ability to fully integrate technology into teaching, research, administration and communication with parents. The deployment highlights how satellite connectivity can help organisations overcome infrastructure limitations and improve operational efficiency.
As an authorised reseller of Starlink products, MTN Uganda combines Starlink’ s low Earth orbit( LEO) satellite technology with local implementation, account management and customer support. The service is designed for organisations in areas where conventional mobile network coverage or fibre infrastructure is limited, difficult to deploy or unavailable.
MTN Uganda launches Starlink for Business
Sylvia Mulinge, Chief Executive Officer of MTN Uganda
Sylvia Mulinge, Chief Executive Officer of MTN Uganda, said the launch reflected the company’ s commitment to making connectivity more accessible to businesses and institutions across the country.
“ At MTN, we believe that where you are located should not determine how far you can go. Through our partnership with Starlink, we are combining Low-Earth-Orbit satellite technology with MTN’ s local implementation, account management and customer support to serve enterprises in remote, underserved and hard-to-reach areas,” said Mulinge.
She added that the solution would complement MTN’ s existing connectivity services rather than replace them, providing businesses with greater flexibility in managing their connectivity requirements.
Vertiv appoints IoT Misr as Diamond Partner in Egypt
Vertiv has announced the appointment of IoT Misr as a Vertiv Diamond Partner in Egypt. The announcement comes as Egypt’ s data centre sector continues to grow, driven by increasing adoption of cloud services, artificial intelligence( AI), digital transformation and advanced connectivity.
According to 2026 research from Arizton, the local market is projected to expand from US $ 305 million in 2025 to US $ 865 million by 2031, representing a compound annual growth rate( CAGR) of 18.97 %.
Through the expanded partnership, Vertiv will work with IoT Misr to strengthen customer access to its portfolio of power, cooling and digital infrastructure solutions. As a Vertiv Diamond Partner, IoT Misr will have access to enhanced training, technical resources and closer collaboration with Vertiv teams, helping customers deploy and support critical digital infrastructure more effectively.
Ehab El Hefnawy, Regional Director for Northeast Africa at Vertiv, said the expanded relationship would further strengthen both companies’ capabilities to support the availability and improved efficiency of data centres, telecommunications networks and mission-critical applications.
“ IoT Misr and Vertiv will assist organisations with infrastructure solutions designed to strengthen the resilience and continuity of their critical digital applications. Vertiv brings decades of experience in designing, implementing, and supporting data centre infrastructure, helping customers address changing digital workloads and operational requirements,” El Hefnawy said. www. intelligentcio. com
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