Deployment of Starlink Kits in Mayotte to Address Communication Gaps
Aimed at tackling urgent communication challenges in parts of Mayotte, the use of Starlink kits has been implemented to ensure crisis management efforts are not hindered. “The idea is to urgently address communication issues in certain areas of the island,” a source from the prefecture explained. “The 25 Starlink kits currently deployed in the 13 eligible communes play a crucial role in facilitating essential information exchanges, particularly with more isolated communities.”
In addition to the 100 antennas initially deployed as an emergency response, another 100 are slated for purchase and subsequent deployment under the “Mayotte Debout” plan, as announced by the Prime Minister on Monday. This second phase may require funding from the Ministry of the Interior.
“The deployment solutions for a total of 200 Starlink kits in Mayotte are being actively studied,” the Ministry of the Interior informed POLITICO. However, the overall cost of the operation has yet to be finalized.













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