Starlink is now cheaper than leading internet provider in some African countries

Rest of World's analysis found that in at least five of the 16 African countries where Starlink operates, its monthly subscription costs less than the leading fixed internet provider, not counting upfront hardware costs. The countries identified are Kenya, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Cape Verde, based on prices as of January 9, 2025. Starlink prices range from $10 in Kenya to $50 in Eswatini, and most African countries' cheapest plans cost between $28 and $34 per month. Nitinder Mohan, a computer science professor at Delft University of Technology, raised concerns that a single dominant provider could leave customers vulnerable to price hikes.