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Starlink, Elon Musk’s internet service company is set to begin operations in Kenya

Tech Gist Africa by Tech Gist Africa
01/24/2023
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The satellite internet provider Starlink, founded by Elon Musk, has announced it will begin operations in Kenya in Q2 of 2023. 

The company is still seeking service coverage as well as approval from regulatory authorities. 

“Starlink plans to offer service in your area beginning in the second quarter of 2023. The release date is contingent on receiving authorization from the relevant authorities. Orders are processed in a “first come, first served” fashion, the company added, within each service region. 

Kenyans will be able to acquire the service with a $99 deposit, which is refundable once approved, according to a statement from Starlink. 

The Starlink kit will cost customers an extra $499 plus tax. 

A Starlink dish, mounting tripod, WiFi router, power supply, and cables are all included in the Starlink package. 

Instead of depending on fiber optic connections, the company intends to reach these clients by sending signals via satellite. 

As a result of their expansion into Kenya, established Providers like Safaricom should expect to face new competition. 

SpaceX has an interactive map showing where their Starlink service is available, and it’s in 44 different nations. 

Customers that have trouble connecting to the internet via regular telephone lines make up the bulk of the company’s ideal clientele. 

Nairobi, Kisumu, Mombasa, and Nakuru are among the target cities for Starlink. 

The business has put more than 3000 satellites into low-Earth orbit since its launch in 2019. 

 

Read more on Tech Gist Africa:

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