Spacecoin Secures Licences to Roll Out Satellite Internet Pilots in Kenya and Nigeria

Spacecoin, through its parent company Space Telecommunications Inc. (STI), has formalised strategic agreements with telecommunications regulators and local industry partners in Kenya and Nigeria to advance its satellite-based connectivity solutions. In addition, these partnerships support the company’s efforts to deploy decentralised satellite internet services across under-connected regions in Africa, advancing the operationalisation of its permissionless satellite network in markets where traditional connectivity infrastructure remains limited or cost-prohibitive.

Licensing Milestones in Kenya and Nigeria

For its operations in Kenya, Spacecoin received a transmission licence from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) to deploy satellite-based IoT monitoring and connectivity solutions. Furthermore, this regulatory approval allows the company to conduct relevant demonstrations of its technology, marking a critical step toward bridging digital inclusion gaps in rural and peri-urban communities where terrestrial broadband infrastructure is limited.

In Nigeria, Spacecoin continues to build on an existing licence from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). Through this framework, the company and its local partners are advancing plans to deliver high-speed, lower-cost connectivity solutions tailored to rural communities and enterprise users. Given Nigeria’s position as one of Africa’s largest digital markets, these collaborations are strategically significant for both Spacecoin’s commercial trajectory and the broader goal of expanding connectivity across West Africa.

For each case, the company provides the core satellite technology and network infrastructure, while local partners oversee ground operations, regulatory compliance, and end-user support. These pilots are designed to catalyse early adoption and to position the technology for wider rollout as regulatory frameworks mature and infrastructure readiness improves.

Backed by Satellite Constellation Expansion

These developments follow Spacecoin’s 28 November 2025 launch of three additional CTC-1 satellites, which enhance its growing constellation and enable real-time inter-satellite communications and seamless handovers. This technical progress supports the company’s move from prototype demonstrations to operational service provision in key potential markets.

Spacecoin’s entry positions the company as an emerging alternative in markets where satellite broadband is still nascent. In Kenya and Nigeria, where Starlink has been the dominant provider, this development introduces additional competition, potentially broadening access, providing more competitive options, and putting downward pressure on pricing as the market matures. Additionally, Kenya’s Communications Authority has actively encouraged the introduction of new satellite technologies to address persistent connectivity gaps, making Spacecoin’s entry particularly timely.