After announcing SpaceX Starlink was approved by The Phillippines on Friday, CEO Elon Musk just announced moments ago the satellite internet service was also approved by Nigeria and Mozambique in Africa. Musk had earlier hinted Starlink was coming to Africa soon.
The announcement marks the first time Starlink has been approved in Africa, with two countries now approved. It also marks the milestone of Starlink being licensed on all seven continents.
Starlink’s low Earth orbit satellite internet offers rural and remote locations high speed internet, through an easy plug-and-play setup. With high speed internet, that opens up numerous education and business opportunities that previously were not possible.
As Starlink-powered in-flight Wi-Fi continues to roll out across major airlines, passengers may be wondering whether the service will eventually come with a price tag. According to SpaceX, the short answer is no — at least not for most travelers. Speaking at CES 2026 this week, Nick Seitz, global head of Starlink’s aviation business, said […]
Starlink just received a massive green light from U.S. regulators that could significantly reshape the future of satellite internet and mobile connectivity. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has authorized SpaceX to deploy and operate up to 15,000 next-generation Starlink satellites, doubling the previously approved limit of 7,500. The decision clears the way for SpaceX to […]
Starlink is making a rare public appeal in an effort to finally launch its satellite internet service in South Africa, asking local citizens to directly urge the country’s communications regulator to approve key licensing changes. According to a report from Connecting Africa, SpaceX’s satellite internet arm recently emailed its South African database, petitioning people to […]
