SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service is now officially available in Somalia, according to an announcement made by the company’s owner, Elon Musk, via social media platform X on Sunday.
Confirming the development, a Somali government official revealed that the company has been granted a licence to operate in the country after more than two years of discussions.
“We have been in talks with this company (Starlink) for a period of two and a half years. We gave them the licence today,” said Mustafa Yasiin, Director of Communication at Somalia’s Ministry of Telecommunications, in a video shared by state news agency SONNA.
The arrival of Starlink is expected to significantly boost internet connectivity across Somalia, particularly in rural and underserved regions, where traditional infrastructure has struggled to meet demand. By using a network of low-earth orbit satellites, Starlink aims to deliver high-speed, low-latency internet access regardless of location.
Somalia now joins a growing list of countries where Starlink has rolled out services, part of SpaceX’s broader mission to bridge the global digital divide.
Melissa Enoch
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