Microsoft and Starlink Enter Strategic Alliance to Deliver Satellite Broadband to 299 Million Underserved People
Microsoft teams up with Starlink to bring satellite broadband to 299 million people, targeting rural areas in Africa, India, and Latin America with AI ready tools.
By: AXL Media
Published: Feb 27, 2026, 5:26 AM EST
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Microsoft and Starlink Enter Strategic Alliance to Deliver Satellite Broadband to 299 Million Underserved People
SUMMARY
Microsoft has partnered with Starlink to utilize low Earth orbit satellite technology to bridge the global digital divide. The collaboration has already surpassed initial connectivity targets by reaching hundreds of millions of people in rural regions across Africa, India, and Latin America.
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