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Elon Musk’s STAR LINK Receives Approval From Rwanda
Starlink has received permission from the Rwanda Space Agency (RSA) to use its constellations of low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites to offer internet services and high-performance connections to Rwanda.
The overarching goal of achieving international connectivity redundancy and nearly ubiquitous internet coverage, according to Francis Ngabo, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of RSA, “aligns with our objective to use space capabilities for national development.”
Additionally, Starlink, which is anticipated to start operations in the first quarter of 2023, will guarantee connectivity capabilities for the nation’s rural and underserved locations.
The CEO also asserts that Starlink, unlike earlier infrastructures, is not intended to replace the nation’s current internet service providers but rather to improve and advance their offerings.
The license is consistent with the most recent National Broadband Policy and Strategy, which emphasizes supporting companies that provide broadband services that are both affordable and of high quality.
“We are certain that the service’s high speed and dependability will be advantageous to both residents and companies.
The country’s competitiveness in the global digital economy will benefit, and we anticipate this,” Paula Inagbire, minister of information and communications technology and innovation iterated.
Moreover, Francis Ngabo added that the space agency would keep working with satellite broadband internet providers to promote accessible services for the general public.
The end-user services will cost about USD 44 (RWF 48,000) for a bandwidth of 150 Mbps, and 350 Mbps for companies, he pointed out, increasing broadband competitiveness.
