Starlink, a global satellite-based internet service provider, is poised to launch its services in Zimbabwe in the third quarter of 2024. This move is expected to transform the country’s information communication and technology sector by providing fast and reliable internet access to previously underserved areas.

The Zimbabwean government has granted approval for Starlink’s licensing, with the regulatory requirements currently being finalized. This move demonstrates the government’s commitment to achieving a fully digitalized economy by 2030, leaving no one behind.

Dr. Gift Machengete, Director General of the Posts and Telecommunication and Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe, has praised the potential of satellite services like Starlink to enhance internet access and bridge the digital divide. With Starlink’s entry into the market, Zimbabwe will join a select group of African countries with access to high-speed, affordable broadband internet.

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