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NuRAN Wireless to Pilot Starlink LEO Satellite Backhaul for Rural 4G Expansion and Edge AI Enablement

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  • NuRAN Wireless Inc. launched a pilot in Nigeria with partner Infratel to evaluate licensed Starlink low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite service as a high-capacity backhaul solution.
  • The pilot integrates LEO connectivity with NuRAN's rural infrastructure platform to accelerate 4G migration, enhance network speed, & create new AI-ready revenue streams.
  • NuRAN has no direct commercial relationship with Starlink or SpaceX, instead obtaining the satellite service through third-party service providers.
  • The initiative aims to transform remote sites into high-value nodes by utilizing LEO where terrestrial options like microwave or TV white space are constrained or unavailable.
  • Successful results could provide a repeatable blueprint for deployment across the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Benin, & Cameroon where Starlink is licensed.
  • The strategy supports NuRAN's evolution from a Network-as-a-Service provider to a full-stack digital infrastructure platform featuring edge AI, local compute, & NuEnergy.
  • NuRAN operates over 5,000 sites under contract across Africa, with plans to scale this LEO integration rapidly if the pilot validates performance & cost efficiency.
  • CEO Francis Létourneau stated that integrating third-party LEO services represents a step change in business growth, turning Starlink into an opportunity rather than a threat.
  • Infratel Managing Director Tunji Alabi confirmed the partnership aims to accelerate reliable, higher-capacity connectivity for underserved communities in Nigeria.