Subscribe to Updates

    Get the latest news as they happen

    What's Hot

    Funke Akindele stars in new drama ‘SHE Must Be Obeyed’ on Prime Video

    September 25, 2023

    Soyinka’s third novel released in French

    September 25, 2023

    I’ll bring knowledge acquired over the years in Lagos to FCT – Fasawe

    September 25, 2023
    Facebook Twitter Instagram
    Megastar Magazine
    • Politics

      Why First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Deserves To Be Celebrated At 63 – Lagos Assembly 

      September 23, 2023

      Buhari regretted some of his decisions as president – Adesina

      September 23, 2023

      Bauchi Governorship Election Petition Tribunal Upholds Gov. Bala Mohammed’s Victory

      September 20, 2023

      Nigeria now ready for business, says Tinubu

      September 20, 2023

      Lagos Carbinet: Fashola, Ambode Tutor Sanwo-Olu’s,New Team On Good Governance

      September 20, 2023
    • Entertainment
      1. People
      2. Events
      3. Fashion
      Featured
      Entertainment September 25, 2023

      Funke Akindele stars in new drama ‘SHE Must Be Obeyed’ on Prime Video

      Recent

      Funke Akindele stars in new drama ‘SHE Must Be Obeyed’ on Prime Video

      September 25, 2023

      Soyinka’s third novel released in French

      September 25, 2023

      MohBad was my best friend – Bella Shmurda at Canada candlelight procession

      September 24, 2023
    • Business

      Your funds are safe in Nigeria — Tinubu assures investors

      September 22, 2023

      Nigeria ‘ll not accept crumbs on investment agenda —Tinubu tells global energy industry

      September 20, 2023

      Nigeria now ready for business, says Tinubu

      September 20, 2023

      Ms Jane kimemia honored at Business day Top 25 CEOs and next bulls Award.

      September 20, 2023

      Non-interest products to reach N5tr in two years, SEC predicts

      September 19, 2023
    • Health

      I’ll bring knowledge acquired over the years in Lagos to FCT – Fasawe

      September 25, 2023

      Sanwo-Olu Inspects Ongoing Lagos-Badagry Corridor Cleanup …Says We May Return Environmental Sanitation

      September 23, 2023

      Make your children available for immunisation, Edo LG boss urges residents

      September 19, 2023

      Firm donates N5m to combat infant mortality

      September 15, 2023

      The role of data analytics in environmental health

      September 14, 2023
    • Culture

      From pulpit to throne: What Pastor Adeboye told me, Soun of Ogbomoso opens up

      September 23, 2023

      Esama @89: WMA President, Enabulele Receives Historic 100 Years-Old Bronze Artefact

      September 21, 2023

      Olu of Warri Takes Fight Against Poverty To Global Stage 

      September 19, 2023

      Obasanjo: Why I ordered monarchs to stand and sit

      September 19, 2023

      Oyo Monarchs: I stand by my action; ‘Mrs Obasanjo’ an impostor — Obasanjo

      September 19, 2023
    • Lifestyle

      Why plain girls fare better at job interviews

      September 24, 2023

      From pulpit to throne: What Pastor Adeboye told me, Soun of Ogbomoso opens up

      September 23, 2023

      Fuel Subsidy Removal, Floating Naira, and the Lepers that have refused to Sit and Die

      September 23, 2023

      Top Success Habits That Will Change Your Life

      September 20, 2023

      Sanwo-Olu celebrates deputy, Hamzat, at 59

      September 20, 2023
    • Sports

      Osimhen Staying At Napoli Good For Nigeria – Peseiro

      September 22, 2023

      UCL: Osimhen Wins Man Of The Match In Napoli’s Victory At Braga

      September 22, 2023

      Aruna jumps to 16th in latest ITTF Ranking

      September 21, 2023

      Tobi Amusan Gets Glo Plaudits on 3rd Diamond League Win

      September 20, 2023

      Brila Fm Chief Operating Officer To Attend World Football Summit In Spain

      September 19, 2023
    • Contact
    YouTube Facebook Instagram WhatsApp
    Megastar Magazine
    Home»News»Operations for Elon Musk’s Starlink begin in Kenya, posing threat to Safaricom, others
    News

    Operations for Elon Musk’s Starlink begin in Kenya, posing threat to Safaricom, others

    Ifetayo AdeniyiBy Ifetayo AdeniyiJuly 20, 20233 Mins Read
    Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Tumblr Email Telegram
    Share
    Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Telegram Email

    Operations for Elon Musk’s Starlink begin in Kenya, posing threat to Safaricom, others

    Illustration of SpaceX’s Starlink network of satellites.Getty Images

    Starlink, founded by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, launches satellite internet services in Kenya, intensifying competition with local providers like Safaricom, Jamii Telecommunications Limited, and Zuku.

    •The multinational company aims to offer impressive download speeds of up to 250 Mbps and upload rates of up to 35 Mbps to Kenyan users.

    •Starlink partners with local internet company Karibu Connect as its first authorized distributor in Kenya.

    Starlink, a satellite internet provider founded by Elon Musk, has launched services in the Kenyan market, paving the way for more intense rivalry with regional rivals such as Safaricom, Jamii Telecommunications Limited, and Zuku.

    With a pledge to provide download speeds of up to 250 Mbps and upload rates of up to 35 Mbps, the multinational, which is a spinoff of Elon Musk’s space technology company SpaceX, has also named local internet company Karibu Connect as its first authorized distributor in Kenya.

    The purchase of a terminal to allow the connections will cost a Kenyan home user Ksh89,000 ($628) plus a Ksh3,100 ($21.88) delivery fee, while the monthly membership rate will be Ksh6,500 ($45.89). This information is shown in a notice that is posted on Starlink’s website.

    For commercial usage, however, the price of the gear will be Ksh349,106 ($2,465) plus Ksh7,500 for shipment, while Ksh13,572 ($95.81) each month is the cost of the subscription.

    According to a spot check by Business Daily, a Kenyan business news publication, Starlink’s fixed monthly cost is in the middle of that of other internet service providers.

    For example, market leader Safaricom offers an 8 Mbps bronze fibre package for residential usage for Ksh2,999 ($21.17) per month, while a 20 Mbps silver bundle costs Ksh4,100 ($28.94).

    Gold with 40 Mbps speed and Diamond with 100 Mbps speed are two Safaricom office-use packages available for Ksh6,299 ($44.47) and Ksh12,499 ($88.24), respectively.

    While JTL charges Ksh5,250 ($37) per month for a 40 Mbps speed plan, Ksh10,500 ($74.13) for a 65 Mbps package, Ksh15,750 ($111.19) for a 90 Mbps package, and Ksh21,000 ($148.25) for a 140 Mbps package.

    However, Starlink technology will provide services not supported by conventional terrestrial communications methods, enabling unmodified smartphones to connect to satellites in coverage-gap zones. Starlink services will be designed for both fixed and mobile applications, and will include vehicle-mounted options for use while traveling as well as on boats and ships that operate both inland and offshore.

    Africa.businessinsider.com

    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Tumblr Email
    Previous ArticleJames Cameron says AI-produced scripts are regurgitated ‘word salad’ and are unlikely to replace human writers  
    Next Article Glovo appoints Lamide Akinola as Glovo Nigeria General Manager
    Ifetayo Adeniyi
    • Website

    Adeniyi Ifetayo Moses is an Entrepreneur, Award winning Celebrity journalist, Luxury and Lifestyle Reporter with Ben tv London and Publisher, Megastar Magazine. He has carved a niche for himself with over 15 years of experience in celebrity Journalism and Media PR.

    Related Posts

    News September 25, 2023

    Flood: NEMA distributes relief materials to 8,757 households in Kaduna

    News September 24, 2023

    Reps to enrol 14 million out-of-school children

    News September 24, 2023

    Foundation Trains Journalists in C’River On Climate Reporting, Data Storytelling

    News September 24, 2023

    ‘Japa’ Syndrome: Departments in teaching hospitals shutting down – MDCAN

    News September 23, 2023

    Weldios University Confers Honorary Doctorate Degree On Amb. Victor Okon

    News September 23, 2023

    Nigeria attracts $13 billion oil and gas investment to achieve 2.1 mbpd by 2024

    Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

    This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

    Don't Miss
    Entertainment September 25, 2023

    Funke Akindele stars in new drama ‘SHE Must Be Obeyed’ on Prime Video

    Funke Akindele stars in new drama ‘SHE Must Be Obeyed’ on Prime Video Funke Akindele,…

    Soyinka’s third novel released in French

    September 25, 2023

    I’ll bring knowledge acquired over the years in Lagos to FCT – Fasawe

    September 25, 2023

    Flood: NEMA distributes relief materials to 8,757 households in Kaduna

    September 25, 2023

    Subscribe to Updates

    Get the latest news as they happen

    Stay In Touch
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Pinterest
    • Instagram
    About Us
    About Us

    We are Multimedia company that specializes in Events Coverage and Planning, Media Publicity, Publishing, Awards and Outsourcing in giving styles to your event and creating brand visibility for your products and services.

    Email Us: info@megastarmagazine.com
    Contact: +234 705 311 1111

    Our Picks

    Funke Akindele stars in new drama ‘SHE Must Be Obeyed’ on Prime Video

    September 25, 2023

    Soyinka’s third novel released in French

    September 25, 2023

    I’ll bring knowledge acquired over the years in Lagos to FCT – Fasawe

    September 25, 2023
    New Comments
    • Nene on Ohanaeze Ndigbo Women Solicits for a Panacea Peace,Unity Progress and promotes culture
    • Favour Egbune on EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: LOVE TO WORK WITH BURNABOY SOON, SAYS KENDRICK AWE.
    • Akpobo on Olu of Warri: Ex-President Jonathan Congratulates Tsola Says His Emergence Divinely Ordained
    • Austine on God is my role model,every other person copied from other people in a way or two – Hopey J
    Megastar Magazine
    YouTube Facebook WhatsApp Instagram
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms of Use
    • Contact Us
    © 2023 Megastar Magazine. Designed by MANNDI

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.