Microsoft to take on Elon Musk’s Starlink, here’s how

Elon Musk’s SpaceX-owned Starlink satellite constellation provides internet coverage to 40 countries. Companies such as Meta (Connectivity/ Aquila) and Google (Loon) have also tried their hands on the same technology but pulled the plug on their projects. Amazon has already announced its entry into this space and now it looks like another Big Tech company is jumping into the fray. Microsoft has announced that it is now working on a project to deliver internet access to 10 million people globally.

Microsoft, Viasat partnership
Microsoft and global communications company Viasat have announced that they will deliver internet access to 10 million people around the globe, including 5 million across Africa.