MTN and Lynk Achieve Africa’s First Smartphone Satellite Call
A Glimpse into the Future: MTN Group and Lynk Global Connect Africa through the Sky
In a first for Africa, MTN Group’s South African branch and the innovative U.S.-based low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite provider, Lynk Global, have accomplished something truly remarkable. The two companies made history on a typical Thursday, the 27th of March, 2025, by successfully initiating a phone call via satellite. Can you imagine the possibilities that arise from such a technological leap? This achievement not only…