Paratus launches in Malawi with Starlink enterprise service

Details: John Tanner; Category: Satellite Networks; 13 November 2026; 500 views

Pan-African telecoms services provider Paratus Group expanded its reach to Malawi on Thursday with the launch of Starlink’s LEO satellite connectivity solutions for enterprises in the country.

Paratus Malawi will provide managed Starlink connectivity solutions, supported by local installation, customer service and technical support. Its services will also be backed by Paratus Group's extensive regional network, technical expertise and resources.

Paratus Malawi is pitching the Starlink service as a way for businesses and institutions operating outside of Malawi's main urban centres of Lilongwe, Blantyre and Mzuzu to access reliable connectivity, as well as a backup link for urban-based enterprises when fibre or mobile networks are disrupted.

Paratus Malawi said it will focus on industry sectors that require reliable, fast connectivity, including banking, insurance, financial, NGOs and developmental partners, agriculture, healthcare, mining, energy, transport and logistics, educational centres, tourism, government connectivity projects, broadcasting and faith-based organisations.

Tiwonge Chirambo, country manager of Paratus Malawi, said the company has already signed up several enterprise customers from different sectors and is growing its local operations to support increasing demand.

"There is a significant opportunity to improve connectivity for businesses, organisations and users across Malawi, particularly those operating in areas where reliable, fast internet access remains a challenge,” she said in a statement. “Whether it's a rural health and education centre, or a rural bank branch or a lodge on the lakeshore, dependable connectivity is essential.”

Paratus Malawi is an authorised Starlink reseller by virtue of Paratus Group’s deal with Starlink in 2023 to become a distributor for the satellite operator across the African continent. Paratus has also launched Starlink services in Rwanda, Kenya, Uganda and – as of last week – Lesotho.

The Malawi launch is the latest addition to Paratus Group’s sub-Saharan African footprint. Paratus Group chief commercial officer Martin Cox said its network now reaches 16 countries across the continent.

“Our expanding contiguous network strengthens what we can offer enterprise customers, both within Malawi and across borders,” Cox said. “By combining our extensive network infrastructure and technical expertise with a strong local presence, we can provide businesses with reliable connectivity and the support they need as they grow.”