US-based startup Spacecoin has been officially licensed to provide satellite internet services in Kenya, marking a major milestone in the company’s global expansion.
On 14th January 2026, the company announced that it had secured a transmission license with the Communications Authority of Kenya to offer internet connectivity in the country.
The firm has also announced connectivity pilots in other counties including Nigeria, Indonesia, and Cambodia, aiming to bring high-speed, affordable internet to underserved and rural communities.
“Today, we’re sharing the results of all our hard work behind the scenes, strategic agreements and collaborations across Africa and Asia, helping us leap forward in making permissionless connectivity a reality,” read the notice update.
Spacecoin seeks to challenge the existing connectivity models, including Elon Musk’s Starlink, and expand digital connectivity.
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Local Partnerships Power Global Pilots
Spacecoin announced that its pilot programs in the four licensed countries, including Kenya, Nigeria, Indonesia, and Cambodia, will follow a partnership-driven model.
The company will provide the core satellite technology and infrastructure, while local partners manage ground operations and deliver user support.
This approach ensures that services are adapted to local market needs and regulatory requirements.
Spacecoin has the capacity to provide reliable connectivity in regions where building traditional fibre or mobile networks is expensive or logistically difficult.
The pilots will focus on remote and underserved areas, enabling access to broadband services, Integrated systems of sensor connectivity, and software solutions (IoT), and other digital tools for communities that have long lacked consistent internet connectivity.
Spacecoin Licensing Milestones in Africa and Asia
In Kenya, Spacecoin has secured a transmission licence from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA). The approval allows the company to deploy satellite IoT monitoring solutions and expand connectivity to under-connected regions.
In Nigeria, the company is building on an existing licence from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), supporting its initiative to deliver high-speed, low-cost satellite internet to rural communities.
Spacecoin’s services are expected to benefit schools, healthcare facilities, small businesses, and households that currently struggle with limited or unreliable internet access.
In Cambodia, Spacecoin has formed a strategic partnership with local internet service provider MekongNet to extend its market reach.
In Indonesia, the company is collaborating with local partners and government agencies to offer connectivity across remote islands and regions where traditional internet infrastructure is limited.
Spacecoin founder Tae Oh said that commenyted that the decentralized tecnology can bring affordability where traditional infrastructure cannot.
“Regulatory bodies in key regions are recognizing that decentralized satellite technology can deliver the scalability and affordability traditional infrastructure can’t “These agreements confirm that Spacecoin has moved beyond being just an idea, but a real movement with momentum that will unlock permissionless connectivity through open-sourced satellite technology, powered by people and built for people, said Tae Oh commented.
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