NTT DATA, a global leader in AI, digital business and technology services, is accelerating the rollout of Starlink powered connectivity services in Kenya and other African markets. Months after signing an agreement to become an authorised reseller, NTT DATA has completed close to 100 installations in Kenya and is targeting more than 1,000 deployments across Africa within the next six months.
NTT DATA is scaling the rollout of Starlink services to strengthen enterprise connectivity and resilience for industries such as banking, retail, logistics, agriculture, mining and emergency services. Kenya is one of NTT DATA’s fastest growing markets for satellite connectivity, with nearly 100 local sites already live while additional deployments are active or planned in other authorised African countries.
NTT DATA’s expansion into satellite-based connectivity comes at a time when businesses across the continent are grappling with frequent fibre cuts, power instability and unreliable last-mile networks that disrupt operations, especially in remote or underserved locations. Under the reseller agreement, NTT DATA is authorised to provide Starlink services in each market where the satellite provider is licensed, as well as in those markets where NTT DATA has a registered business presence, offering clients a single, trusted partner for equipment, installation and ongoing support.
“Connectivity has become business critical and the cost of downtime is now too high for most organisations,” said Ndung’u Njoroge, General Manager for Digital Network Services at NTT DATA in East Africa. “By incorporating Starlink connectivity into our portfolio, we’re giving clients, particularly those in remote or hard-to-service areas, additional options that enhance network resilience and help keep their operations running smoothly.”
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Local stocking of Starlink hardware has been a key differentiator for NTT DATA in Kenya, bringing down delivery times and allowing clients to go live in just a couple of days. This speed-to-market is valuable for clients in sectors reliant on uninterrupted connectivity.
NTT DATA provides several Starlink priority plans, with between 1TB and 6TB of high-speed monthly data. Organisations have the option to purchase equipment outright, adopt a short lease-to-own model or subscribe to bundled packages that include both hardware and services. All options include local after-sales support and a commitment to replace any faulty hardware within 48 hours.
Unlike providers that only offer satellite services, NTT DATA integrates Starlink directly into a client’s existing network architecture, whether fibre or wireless, so that businesses have one seamless, unified connection without having to manage multiple vendors. “Our approach is simple,” added Njoroge. “We deploy what works best for each organisation, whether it’s a bank looking for secure redundancy, a retail chain needing stable backup, or a remote site that has never had reliable internet before.”
The acceleration of Starlink deployments in Kenya and across Africa reflects increasing demand for resilient, always-on connectivity in light of recent undersea cable outages, regional power challenges and the rise of cloud-based operations. NTT DATA combines satellite connectivity with its broader digital networking expertise to help organisations expand into new locations, safeguard business continuity and enable real-time digital services.
“Reliable connectivity is the backbone of business in today’s economy,” said Njoroge. “Our mission is to ensure that organisations across Africa can stay online, stay productive and stay competitive.”
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