Infratel and NuRAN Wireless have commenced live testing of Starlink’s Low Earth Orbit satellite network as a backhaul connectivity layer for rural mobile towers in Nigeria. Connecting remote base stations directly via LEO satellite terminals bypasses the need for expensive terrestrial fiber laying or microwave link installations in hard-to-reach locations. Deploying satellite-backhauled mobile infrastructure accelerates off-grid cellular expansion, providing underserved rural communities with reliable mobile internet, digital payments, and essential online services. Source: Developing Telecoms #Telecommunications #SatelliteInternet #Starlink #DigitalInfrastructure #AfricaTech