Vodacom Targets Late 2027 Launch for Satellite-to-Phone Service in South Africa
Vodacom Group has set a target to launch a commercial satellite-to-phone service in South Africa by the end of 2027. CEO Shameel Joosub indicated that the operator will likely partner with AST SpaceMobile for the initiative, which requires the shutdown of legacy 2G and 3G networks as the new technology is incompatible with older devices.