Left Behind? Somalia Secures Starlink - South Africans React

Left behind? Somalia secures Starlink - South Africans react

Missing out or completely oblivious? South Africans have reacted to news that Elon Musk's Starlink is now operating in Somalia...

Starlink Expands Across Middle East & Africa in 2025

As of 2025, Starlink — SpaceX’s satellite internet service — has expanded its coverage across many parts of the Middle East and Africa. Its goal:

Elon Musk’s Starlink Launches High-Speed Internet in Somalia – Somali Dispatch

MOGADISHU (SD) – SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service is now officially available in Somalia, marking a significant advancement in the country’s connectivity. The service will provide high-speed internet access nationwide, including remote areas previously without reliable connections. The Starlink Standard Kit costs $390 for equipment plus a $70 monthly fee, offering speeds of 100-270 Mbps for downloads and 10-25 Mbps for uploads. A por…

Starlink goes live in Somalia four months after securing approval

Elon Musk’s SpaceX has officially launched Starlink in Somalia. The high-speed, low-latency internet service is now available across the country, marking a significant step toward enhancing internet access in one of Africa’s least connected nations, particularly in remote and underserved regions. The company announced the launch today via a post on X while also sharing a detailed availability map. The map highlights Somalia as fully “available”,…

Starlink’s High-Speed Internet Goes Live in Somalia - Space in Africa

Starlink’s high-speed internet has officially gone live in Somalia, marking the company’s entry into its 25th African market. The National […] The post Starlink’s High-Speed Internet Goes Live in Somalia appeared first on Space in Africa.