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Elon Musk to roll out Starlink satellite service in Ghana and Egypt by 2024

The recent move comes as Elon Musk, the world’s second-richest person, takes charge of technological advancement in order to provide affordable, high-speed Internet access to underserved communities around the world.

The anticipated launch, which is still subject to regulatory approval in both Ghana and Egypt, will further solidify Starlink’s presence in Africa, as its services are now available in Nigeria and Rwanda.

Despite some purchasing difficulties in Nigeria, two prominent financial technology companies, Chipper Cash and Payday, led by Ugandan tech tycoon Ham Serunjogi and Nigerian tech entrepreneur Favor Ori, have helped Elon Musk’s SpaceX process more than $400,000 in payments for its Internet and high-speed connectivity service, Starlink.

Starlink’s constellation of orbiting satellites provides high-speed, low-latency broadband internet, and its recent rollout in Africa marks a significant step forward in the company’s expansion into the continent.

The current satellite Internet service rollout in Africa comes after Elon Musk stated in 2022 that the satellite Internet provider will operate in any legal location on Earth. Starlink’s cutting-edge technology delivers high-speed, low-latency broadband Internet via an orbiting satellite constellation.

With its current presence on the African continent, the satellite broadband service is now available on all seven continents, including Antarctica, where it was launched as part of a test to provide better bandwidth and connectivity to scientists in the United States Antarctic Program.

With the potential to provide much-needed connectivity to millions of people across the continent, including those in remote and underserved areas, it is poised to be a game-changer.

In addition to Nigeria and Rwanda, the company plans to launch in Senegal, Benin, Togo, Kenya, Tanzania, and Mozambique later this year, subject to regulatory approval.

 

Source: billionaires.africa

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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