Is Starlink too expensive for Africa? 2025 pricing breakdown for Nigeria and Kenya
Starlink offers high-speed internet access to underserved rural communities in Africa. The Starlink Standard Kit costs approximately ₦590,000 ($406.83) in Nigeria and KSh 49,900 ($386.07) in Kenya.
Starlink’s Kenya rebound lifts subscriber peak after months of stalled sign-ups
Starlink Kenya reached 19,460 active users in September 2025, its highest count since launch. The company paused urban sign-ups in December 2024 to manage congestion, which affected its growth.
Qatar Airways & Google Launch Industry-First “Sky Studio Challenge” Powered by Starlink
Qatar Airways unveiled the 'Sky Studio Challenge' on 17 November 2025, utilizing Starlink technology. The challenge involved creating two AI-generated commercials during a 15-hour flight from Doha to Atlanta.
Nigeria’s ISP Market Shrinks as Spectranet, Starlink, FibreOne Capture 65% of Customers
224 ISPs are registered with the NCC, but only 133 were active in Q2 2025. Spectranet, Starlink, and FibreOne serve 203,160 customers, equating to 65% of all ISP-connected users.
Starlink, Vodacom Strike Major Deal to Boost Rural Connectivity Across Africa
Starlink signed a partnership with Vodacom Group to expand broadband in Africa. The deal aims to enhance mobile network performance in underserved regions.
