Starlink Goes Live in Senegal
Source: Starlink
Starlink’s satellite internet service is now operational in Senegal, supporting the country’s efforts to expand nationwide digital access. The launch contributes to Senegal’s goal of extending connectivity to remote and underserved areas and connecting one million citizens by the end of 2026.
By offering an alternative where terrestrial infrastructure is limited,…
Starlink Introduces Instalment Payments in Kenya to Expand Market Access
Source: Starlink
Starlink has launched an instalment payment plan for Kenyan customers, allowing them to pay KES 6,750 (USD 52.80) upfront for the Mini kit instead of the full retail price of KES 27,000. The plan includes a KES 16,250 (USD 125.80) activation fee and KES 3,010 (USD 23.30) for shipping, with the remaining hardware cost spread over six months at KES 4,500 per month, alongside…
Starlink Suspends Satellite Internet Operations in Uganda After Regulatory Directive
A Starlink satellite-internet communication system antenna and router.Photographer: Andrew Kravchenko/Bloomberg
Starlink, a satellite internet service operated by SpaceX, has disabled all access to its global network within Uganda as of 1 January 2026. The action follows a directive from the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) concerning the provision of satellite internet services…
Starlink Begins Service in the Central African Republic
Source: Ministère de l'Économie Numérique,des Postes et Télécommunications
Starlink has launched operations in the Central African Republic following an agreement between the government and the satellite internet provider, aimed at expanding national coverage to rural and remote regions where connectivity remains severely limited.
The agreement was signed during a ceremony hosted by CAR…
Namibia Receives Overwhelming Public Support for Starlink Deployment
Source: Starlink
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has received overwhelming public support for Starlink's application to operate in the country, as it continues to assess the satellite internet provider's licensing request.
CRAN received 1,180 written submissions by Friday, 12 December 2025, with 1,164 expressing support for the application and only 16 opposing…
Cameroon Edges Closer to Official Starlink Launch as Satellite Internet Sweeps Africa
Source: Starlink
Cameroon is advancing toward officially authorising Starlink, Elon Musk's satellite internet service operated by SpaceX, another milestone in the company's aggressive expansion across Africa. The Telecommunications Regulatory Board (ART) has submitted a draft concession agreement and technical specifications to the relevant supervisory authority for Starlink Cameroun SARL,…
Starlink Begins Service in São Tomé and Príncipe
Source: Starlink
Starlink activated service in São Tomé and Príncipe today, extending its African footprint to the small island nation off Central Africa's coast. The company announced the launch through its LinkedIn and X accounts, making the satellite internet service immediately available for purchase and installation.
Starlink is offering two hardware options in São Tomé and…
Starlink Kenya Reaches Highest Subscriber Count Since Launch with 19,470 Users
Starlink Subscribers in Kenya (June 2024- September 2025) Data Source: CAK. Illustration: Space in Africa
Starlink Internet Services Kenya has achieved its highest subscriber count since launching operations in the country, recording 19,470 users as of September 2025, according to the latest data from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK). The satellite operator added 2,045 new…
Zimbabwe’s New Digital Tax Targets Satellite Internet Providers Including Starlink
Source: Starlink
Zimbabwe has announced a 15% Digital Services Withholding Tax (DSWT) on payments for digital services provided by foreign companies, including Starlink's satellite internet service, effective 1 January 2026. The measure was announced in the 2026 National Budget by Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube and targets a wide range of offshore services that do not maintain a physical…
Starlink Regains Momentum in Nigeria with Q2 Subscriber Gains
Starlink Internet Services Nigeria Ltd and FiberOne Broadband Ltd regained significant momentum in the second quarter of 2025, strengthening their positions as Nigeria's second and third-largest Internet Service Providers (ISPs). Their recovery coincided with a notable decline for Spectranet Ltd, the long-time market leader, which saw its subscriber base fall below 100,000 users.
These…