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Starlink Sees Stong Growth in Kenya Amid Demand for High-speed Internet

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  • Starlink’s subscriber base in Kenya surges over tenfold since its launch in July last year
  • High costs of Starlink’s service remain a barrier for many potential users

 

Nairobi, Kenya – Elon Musk’s satellite internet company, Starlink, has witnessed a dramatic surge in Kenyan users since launching operations in the country in July last year. According to data from the Communications Authority (CA), Kenya’s ICT industry regulator, the number of satellite internet subscribers in the country has skyrocketed by over tenfold since Starlink’s market entry.

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