The project was inaugurated by HRH Prince Sicalo on behalf of King Mswati III, aiming to reach remote and underserved regions.
The gateway will provide faster, more reliable internet, reducing reliance on vulnerable cross-border fibre and supporting services like e-learning, telemedicine, and digital entrepreneurship.
Officials see this as a step toward future innovations, including space-based data infrastructure and advanced AI, positioning Eswatini as a digitally empowered economy.
Will the planned Direct to Cell satellite service make internet access as seamless as promised for rural Eswatini residents?
Could the reliance on satellite internet create new vulnerabilities or dependencies for Eswatini's digital future?
With Starlink's high power needs, how will Eswatini ensure sustainable off-grid connectivity for its most remote schools and clinics?
How might the launch of Eswatini's Space Agency accelerate the nation's ambitions in space science and digital sovereignty?
What impact will Starlink's arrival have on local telecom providers and the affordability of internet service for ordinary citizens?