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Starlink's Speeds Soar in Africa, but Access Remains Limited

5/15/2025

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Starlink's Q1 2025 results in Sub-Saharan Africa reveal impressive median download speeds over 40 Mbps, with Botswana soaring to 106.4 Mbps. Yet, challenges persist as latency averages 53 ms in Kenya. Despite outpacing local ISPs, regulatory obstacles and steep costs limit access, though collaborations with local telecoms could pave the way for broader connectivity.

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Story summary

Starlink's Q1 2025 results in Sub-Saharan Africa reveal impressive median download speeds over 40 Mbps, with Botswana soaring to 106.4 Mbps. Yet, challenges persist as latency averages 53 ms in Kenya. Despite outpacing local ISPs, regulatory obstacles and steep costs limit access, though collaborations with local telecoms could pave the way for broader connectivity.