Elon Musk's Starlink internet service to begin operations in Ghana by end of August

Ghana plans to implement Elon Musk's Starlink internet service by the end of August 2024.

The initiative comes after the National Communications Authority (NCA) completed all administrative and licensing requirements, allowing Starlink to expand its high-speed internet services throughout the country.

Before the authorization in Ghana, there was a black market where consumers could circumvent local restrictions on Starlink and subscribe to its worldwide roaming service.

The NCA in a statement earlier today disclosed that the service will be handled by Space X Starlink GH LTD, a part of Musk's SpaceX.

Starlink's technology relies on a constellation of low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites, which provide faster internet speeds than conventional satellites, establishing Starlink as a leading competitor in the global internet industry.

As of April 2024, the network consists of around 5,800 LEO satellites, designed to efficiently relay signals and provide download speeds that can surpass 100 Mbps in certain areas.

Source : Lead News Online