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Starlink is now cheaper than leading internet provider in some African countries


In Ghana, Starlink is half the price of the local ISP.

On its website, it notes, “Starlink may adjust prices over time to reflect market conditions resulting in a decrease or increase of the monthly service plan cost.” SpaceX did not respond to Rest of World ’s request for comment. While legacy telecom providers like Safaricom and Jamii maintain control of the market — with 546,000 and 360,000 subscribers, respectively — TechCabal, an Africa-focused tech publication, noted that Kenya’s adoption of Starlink has been swift and continues to rise rapidly. In rural Kenya, where Safaricom services are either too expensive or unreliable, Starlink is becoming a choice internet provider for households, Abel Boreto, an investor based in Nairobi, told Rest of World.

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