MTN Uganda has officially launched MTN Starlink for Business, a new offering that pairs Starlink’s Low-Earth-Orbit (LEO) satellite technology with MTN’s local deployment, account management, and support. The service targets businesses and institutions in remote, underserved, and hard-to-reach locations where traditional mobile or fibre networks are limited, expensive, or impractical to deploy.
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The launch was demonstrated at Libra International School in Zirobwe, a school that had long struggled with unreliable and costly connectivity. As an international school built around technology-enabled learning, Libra needed consistent internet for classroom activities, online research, school management systems, and parent communication. Previous attempts, including signal boosters, had failed to deliver adequate performance despite significant investment.
Sylvia Mulinge, CEO of MTN Uganda, framed the launch as part of the company’s broader push to make location less of a barrier. “At MTN, we believe that where you are located should not determine how far you can go,” she said. “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.”
Mulinge stressed that the new service is designed to complement rather than replace MTN’s existing mobile, fibre, and managed network offerings. Organisations can use satellite connectivity as a primary link, a backup, or a rapid-deployment option depending on their location and needs.
For Libra International School, the difference has been immediate. Director Sekabembe William described connectivity as a long-standing constraint: “We tried different solutions, including boosters, but they were not efficient enough for our needs. The interventions were also expensive.” Since beginning the proof of concept with MTN and Starlink, he said, students research more easily, parent communication is “just at the click of a button,” and examination and management systems run more efficiently. Coverage now spans the campus, including computer rooms, and he described the speed as “fantastic” and the reliability as “top of the range.”
Beyond education, MTN Starlink for Business is positioned for sectors such as healthcare, tourism, agriculture, mining, energy, construction, and humanitarian operations—any environment where teams or facilities sit beyond conventional infrastructure. Reliable connectivity in these settings supports remote-team coordination, cloud system access, digital service delivery, and business continuity.
The move aligns with MTN Uganda’s Ambition 2030 strategy of leading digital solutions for Africa’s progress. By combining Starlink’s LEO technology with MTN’s local presence and enterprise support, the company is expanding the practical options available to organisations that want to participate more fully in the digital economy, even when traditional networks stop short.
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