Six months on, Starlink still can’t serve new customers in Nairobi
Starlink has been unable to onboard new customers in Nairobi since November 2024 due to network capacity issues. At least ten customers have reported being locked out of services despite purchasing Starlink kits.
How Starlink is Shaking Up Africa’s Internet Market
Starlink offers download speeds exceeding 106 Mbps in Botswana, significantly outperforming local ISPs. Kenya saw a doubling of upload speeds and an 81% drop in latency after the introduction of a new Point of Presence in Nairobi.
Airtel Africa Partners with SpaceX to Expand Starlink Satellite Internet Across 14 African Markets
Airtel Africa announces a strategic partnership with SpaceX to deliver Starlink’s satellite internet services. The collaboration aims to close the digital gap in underserved and remote communities across 14 African markets.
Airtel to roll out Starlink in underserved Africa
Airtel Africa partners with SpaceX to roll out Starlink satellite Internet in underserved regions. Licenses secured in 9 of Airtel's 14 operating countries for the Starlink rollout.
Airtel Africa teams up with SpaceX to expand Starlink internet in underserved regions
Airtel Africa signed a partnership with SpaceX to deploy Starlink’s satellite internet across nine African countries. The agreement aims to improve internet access in remote and underserved communities.
