Starlink Drives Zimbabwe’s VSAT Subscriptions to a Record 67,057
A Starlink satellite-internet communication system antenna and router. Photographer: Andrew Kravchenko/Bloomberg
Zimbabwe is Starlink's fastest-growing market in Africa, and the numbers from Q4 2025 confirm just how quickly that growth is accelerating. The country closed the quarter with 67,057 VSAT subscribers, up from 50,949 the previous quarter and marking a 31.7% increase in just three…
Eswatini Commissions Starlink Satellite Gateway to Expand National Connectivity
Source: Eswatini Government
The Government of Eswatini has officially commissioned a new Satellite Gateway under the Starlink initiative, marking a significant step towards expanding nationwide internet connectivity through low Earth orbit satellite technology.
The project was inaugurated by His Majesty King Mswati III, represented by HRH Prince Sicalo, in a ceremony highlighting the…
Central African Republic Suspends Unauthorised Starlink Roaming Kits Over Regulatory and Security Concerns
A Starlink satellite-internet communication system antenna and router.Photographer: Andrew Kravchenko/Bloomberg
The government of the Central African Republic has announced the suspension of illegally imported Starlink internet kits operating in roaming mode, citing regulatory compliance requirements and national security concerns. In an official statement dated April 23, 2026, the Ministry…
Starlink Deepens Local Presence in Nigeria Through In-Store Support
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Starlink is deepening its market presence in Nigeria with the introduction of in-person customer support at Konga stores nationwide. The company notified existing users directly, announcing "In-Person Support Now Available at Konga Stores," signalling an evolution in its distribution strategy and commitment to localised service delivery across…
Starlink Kenya Records 14% Quarterly Growth, Reaching 22,282 Subscribers
Starlink Internet Services Kenya recorded a quarterly subscriber growth rate of 14.4% from September to December 2025, reaching 22,282 users, its highest subscriber count since the service launched in the country. According to the latest data from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK), Starlink now holds a 0.9% market share, placing it eighth among Kenya’s Internet Service Providers (ISPs).…
Airtel Africa Completes Successful Testing of Starlink Direct-to-Cell Services
Source: Starlink
Airtel Africa has announced that, in partnership with SpaceX, it has successfully completed testing of data and messaging services with Starlink Mobile, marking a significant milestone in bringing connectivity to previously unreachable areas across the continent.
The testing phase demonstrated that in areas where terrestrial mobile networks have no signal, 4G smartphones…
Namibia Denies Starlink Telecommunications Licence
A Starlink satellite-internet communication system antenna and router.Photographer: Andrew Kravchenko/Bloomberg
Namibia has denied Starlink a spectrum licence required for access to radio frequency spectrum, as well as a telecommunications licence to provide its satellite services in the country. The decision, published in the government gazette on 23 March 2026, did not include a reason…
Starlink Goes Live in the Central African Republic
A Starlink satellite-internet communication system antenna and router.Photographer: Andrew Kravchenko/Bloomberg
Starlink has officially launched commercial operations in the Central African Republic, bringing high-speed satellite internet to one of Africa's least connected nations and marking the service's 28th African market.
The rollout comes three months after CAR authorities approved…
MTN Zambia Becomes First African Operator to Complete Starlink Direct to Cell Testing
Source: MTN Zambia
MTN Zambia has become the first African mobile network operator to successfully complete field testing of Starlink’s Direct to Cell service, a technology that transforms low-Earth-orbit satellites into what SpaceX describes as cell towers in space. The announcement, made jointly by MTN Zambia and Starlink, is a significant step toward bridging the digital divide in one of…
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,…