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Botswana welcomes Starlink, boosting African internet access

Olanrewaju Adeniyi by Olanrewaju Adeniyi
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Botswana welcomes Starlink, boosting African internet access

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Botswana has joined the communication revolution as SpaceX’s Starlink internet service expands its operation worldwide. Such a launch means the extension of Starlink’s network to all African countries, and such a service can trigger a complete overhaul of the African continent’s internet service provision in regions that were initially unconnected. 

Starlink is a satellite Internet service being undertaken by SpaceX to improve Internet connection around the geostationary satellite constellation. It will seek to offer high-speed Internet connectivity to areas with poor, no, or costly Internet connections. 

Read also: Starlink embarks on operations in Ghana in August 2024

Why did Starlink choose Botswana?

Since more than half of Botswana’s population lives in rural areas, there has long been a demand for better internet connections. The promised new Starlink Internet is high-speed Internet, which will eliminate the digital divide and bring Internet connection to previously unattainable areas. 

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Having Starlink will allow the citizens of Botswana to gain fair and relatively fast internet access, which will affect various aspects of their lives, including education, healthcare, and business. This is because the nation is keen on increasing the BCI while embracing the diversification of the country’s economy through the adoption of technology. 

Starlink’s regional significance

One of the African marketing strategies is the entry of Starlink in the newly selected country, Botswana. This is an essential step towards digitalisation since it will create a rate at which other African countries will upgrade their systems. It will encourage other nations with similar problems to do similar things, strengthening continental interconnectivity. 

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Botswana is now the sixth Southern African country to offer satellite Internet service, following Zambia, Eswatini, Malawi, Mozambique, and Madagascar. Starlink’s presence in Botswana is particularly significant, as traditional ISPs have had difficulty providing reliable connectivity.

As Starlink begins its operations in Botswana, stakeholders are watching closely to see how the service impacts the country’s ISP market, specifically pricing, competition, and Internet penetration. 

Depending on its success, the satellite Internet service could set a precedent for other countries in the region, such as Zimbabwe and South Africa.

Thus, with the appearance of Starlink, Botswana’s internet market will change significantly. Starlink is making Internet connections and creating new opportunities in various spheres by providing connections to places previously inaccessible. As it extends its services across the entire continent, Starlink has the propensity to transform the paradigm of digital space in Africa.

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Olanrewaju Adeniyi

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Olanrewaju is a creative media professional focused on tech storytelling and digital content creation. He produces engaging content on tech, AI, software, and innovation. He also trains staff on using AI tools for research, video editing, and productivity.

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