Guinea-Bissau is a small West African country known for its struggles with digital exclusion and limited internet access.
Starlink Goes Live in Guinea-Bissau, Expanding Its West Africa Footprint
Starlink has officially launched in Guinea-Bissau, its seventh market in West Africa. The launch is expected to significantly boost internet connectivity in Guinea-Bissau, which has a 30% internet penetration rate.
Starlink launches in Guinea-Bissau, expanding satellite internet to one of Africa’s least connected nations
Guinea-Bissau has joined the Starlink satellite internet network after receiving full operational approval from the National Regulatory Authority. The country is now one of over 20 African nations connected via Starlink's low Earth orbit satellite system.
MTN Group gains $15.8 million from Guinea-Bissau Sale, reports loss on Guinea-Conakry
MTN Group reported a gain of R287 million ($15.8 million) from the sale of its Guinea-Bissau subsidiary. The sale to Telecel aligns with MTN's strategic divestment from smaller West and Central African markets.
