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…
Vodacom Group and Starlink Partners to Transform Connectivity Across Africa
Vodacom Group has announced an agreement with Starlink, the world’s largest satellite broadband provider, to deliver high-speed, low-latency internet services to millions of businesses and communities across Africa. The partnership represents a major stride toward bridging the continent’s digital divide and unlocking new opportunities for economic growth, education, and innovation.…
Zimbabwe Records 29% Growth in Starlink Users, Reaching 40,146
Source: Starlink
Starlink’s user base in Zimbabwe continues to expand, with the latest data showing an increase from 30,907 users in the first quarter of 2025 to 40,146 in the second quarter, marking a 29.98% rise over the period. According to the latest performance report by the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ), there has been consistent growth in…
Rwanda and SpaceX Advance Starlink Rollout with First Gateway Installation Planned
Officials from Rwanda’s Ministry of ICT and Innovation, Starlink, and the Rwanda Space Agency meet to discuss Starlink’s expansion in Rwanda. Source: Ministry of ICT and Innovation.
Rwanda and SpaceX have reached a landmark agreement to accelerate the rollout of Starlink satellite internet in the country, with plans to install Rwanda’s first dedicated Starlink gateway by the end of 2025.…
Starlink’s Market Share in Kenya Declines Despite Subscriber Growth
Starlink Subscribers in Kenya (June 2024- June 2025) Data Source: CAK. Illustration: Space in Africa
Starlink Internet Services Kenya has dropped one place to rank ninth in the country’s Internet Service Provider (ISP) rankings despite recording new customer growth. According to the latest data from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK), the satellite operator gained 359 subscribers…
Starlink’s High-Speed Internet Goes Live in Somalia
Source: Starlink
Starlink's high-speed internet has officially gone live in Somalia, marking the company’s entry into its 25th African market. The National Communications Authority (NCA) approved Starlink’s operational licence in April 2025, paving the way for its launch. Government officials have welcomed the development as a key step towards narrowing the country’s digital divide, as it…
Starlink Records First Subscriber Decline Across Key African Markets in Nigeria, Kenya, and Rwanda
For the first time since entering the Nigerian market in January 2023, Starlink Internet Services Nigeria Ltd has recorded negative user growth on a quarter-to-quarter basis. The company's subscriber count dropped to 59,509 users in Q1 2025, representing a 9.23% decline from the 65,564 users recorded in Q3 2024, just six months earlier.
These figures, released by the Nigerian Communications…
Starlink Drives 500% Growth in VSAT Subscriptions in Zimbabwe Since Launch
Source: Starlink
Zimbabwe’s satellite internet sector is undergoing a significant shift, largely driven by the arrival of Starlink, the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite internet provider operated by SpaceX. According to the latest subscriber statistics by the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ), VSAT subscriptions, under which Starlink services are…
Starlink Launches Services in Chad, Expanding African Connectivity Network
Source: Starlink
Starlink, SpaceX's low-Earth orbit satellite internet constellation, has officially commenced operations in Chad following confirmation from Starlink officials and verification through the company's official availability map. The launch represents another significant milestone in the platform's rapid expansion across the African continent.
The service activation follows…
Starlink Resumes Nationwide Availability in Nigeria After Eight-Month Freeze
Source: Starlink
Just days after reopening new subscriptions in key African markets, including Kenya, Zambia, and parts of Nigeria, Starlink has resumed sign-ups in Lagos and Abuja, two of its highest-demand locations in the country. This development marks the full nationwide availability of the service in Nigeria, which currently holds the highest number of Starlink subscribers in Africa.…