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MTN authorized to resell SpaceX government satellite connectivity (Starshield/Starlink)

MTN Satellite Communications said on Feb. 18, 2026 it has been authorized by SpaceX to operate and resell the company’s government-focused satellite connectivity ecosystem (Starshield/Starlink), enabling MTN to integrate and offer SpaceX connectivity services to government and defense clients effective immediately.

Discovered 2026-02-18T09:53:24.175381-08:00 | 2026-02-18T09:53:24.175381-08:00

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MTN says the agreement was reached Feb. 18, 2026 and services are being rolled out to government and defense clients effective immediately, creating an additional procurement and distribution channel for SpaceX’s government-specific connectivity.
The move is part of SpaceX’s broader strategy of distributing LEO connectivity through third-party operators and commercial partners, following recent operator partnerships and market pivots in regions such as Kenya and Africa (see source:616141e8-f714-4b39-94e0-0a8a84732cef and source:5919e935-26b4-41bf-94e4-a1d98543abf6).
It complements prior government and agency trials of Starshield services, including a NASA pilot to evaluate Starshield for Deep Space Network support (see source:5c53a9a1-6427-4c00-8a80-844bae7196f7).

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