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Rwanda Expands Starlink Access for Nationwide Digital Inclusion

10/6/2025

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Rwanda will expand Starlink internet access nationwide.
The first dedicated Starlink gateway will be installed by end-2025; the agreement is with the Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority and the Rwanda Space Agency.
According to Rwanda’s ICT Minister Hon. Yves Iradukunda and SpaceX executives, the partnership emphasizes digital inclusion.
It aims to improve internet speed and reliability, benefiting schools, underserved communities, agriculture, and healthcare.

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Rwanda will expand Starlink internet access nationwide.
The first dedicated Starlink gateway will be installed by end-2025; the agreement is with the Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority and the Rwanda Space Agency.
According to Rwanda’s ICT Minister Hon. Yves Iradukunda and SpaceX executives, the partnership emphasizes digital inclusion.
It aims to improve internet speed and reliability, benefiting schools, underserved communities, agriculture, and healthcare.