Starlink, a project at SpaceX that involves deploying thousands of satellites into space for internet access, has announced that it is coming to Kenya.
According to Elon Musk-owned SpaceX, coverage will be available in several cities, including Nairobi, Kisumu, Mombasa, and Nakuru.
It is safe to say that Kenya is going through a tech revolution due to the rapidly growing demand for tech investments, infrastructure, and solutions. Current initiatives include digitizing its government records and building a tech hub described as the “Silicon Valley” of Africa.
The Starlink consolation satellite is one of the many great projects that SpaceX is working on, and the main purpose of this project is to deliver high-speed and low-latency broadband internet across the world. With it, users expect to see high internet speeds between 15 and 100 MB per second, based on its satellite and coverage areas.
Starlink has been designed to function effectively in any region, regardless of how remote the said region is, as the company has unlimited service locations and is suited to function in remote locations, making it perfect for users in both urban and rural areas.
The internet service provider announced that it will be establishing itself in the East African country by the second quarter of 2023, which will inevitably pose a threat to other internet service providers in the region. Starlink said that the launch is currently pending due to regulatory approval. According to the company, once the regulatory approval falls through, Kenyans will be able to enjoy all the services that the internet provider has to offer.
Since there is already existing competition in Kenya for Starlink, if it wants to be relevant and gain a competitive edge, it will need to make changes to please the Kenyan internet user base. They have to work on their price range, unique services provided, etc.
The estimated price range for Starlink preorder services in Kenya is KES 12,266 ($99), but the charge for the hardware device has not yet been revealed.
What you think about this launch and what it offers to the nation of Kenya? Will it improve the internet service in the country, and if so, with the price attached, will users be able to afford it?
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