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Partnership Overview - Vodacom Group partners with SpaceX's Starlink to integrate Starlink backhaul into its mobile network [1] - The partnership aims to expand rural coverage across 25 African countries [1] - Vodacom is authorized to resell Starlink equipment and services to enterprise and small business customers [1] Target Sectors and Services - Target sectors include remote schools, health centers, mining, oil and gas, agriculture, tourism, retail, and financial services [1] - Localized products include pay-as-you-use backup internet, 100% unbreakable internet, device-as-a-service, and branch network pooling [1] Strategic Objectives - Starlink aims to deliver reliable, high-speed connectivity to more customers across the continent [2] - Vodacom seeks to unlock new possibilities for corporate customers by combining its network coverage with Starlink's satellite technology [2] - The goal is to deliver resilient, high-speed connectivity and innovative solutions in remote locations [2]