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Kenyan Consumers Ditch Starlink for Local ISPs Amid Frustration

8/8/2025

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Kenyan consumers are turning away from Starlink, opting for local ISPs as frustrations mount over high costs, sluggish speeds, and inadequate customer support. In early 2025, Starlink saw a staggering 10% drop in subscribers, driven by dissatisfaction, particularly during government-imposed internet restrictions amid protests.

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Story summary

Kenyan consumers are turning away from Starlink, opting for local ISPs as frustrations mount over high costs, sluggish speeds, and inadequate customer support. In early 2025, Starlink saw a staggering 10% drop in subscribers, driven by dissatisfaction, particularly during government-imposed internet restrictions amid protests.