Starlink, the satellite broadband provider operated by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, is growing its presence in Africa.
As of May 2024, Starlink’s services are live in eight African countries, with more launches planned for the coming months.
Its high-speed, low-latency services are useful on a continent where many rural localities have poor or non-existent fixed and/or mobile network connectivity. The Starlink website also highlights its potential to act as a backup network in the event of natural disasters.