Internet shutdowns in Sub-Saharan Africa caused $1.56 billion in economic losses in 2024, affecting 111.2 million people. The ...
Beneath the promises of enhanced connectivity in Africa lies a complex narrative—a 21st-century iteration of colonial ...
A Rest of World analysis indicates that in at least five of the 16 African countries where the service is available, a monthly Starlink subscription is cheaper than the leading fi ...
In Africa, Starlink can only be used in a few countries. However, it is a serious competitor there in some cases –, at least ...
Starlink’s entry in Africa is more than just a price war; it’s a call to action for competition, and a reimagining of ...
DON'T MISS THIS: 5 African countries with the costliest internet shutdown last year Notably, while the cost of internet shutdowns may have dropped by 15.8% in 2024 compared to last year ...
According to Internet Society, Africa's overall internet resilience score stands at 34%, reflecting a 1% point increase ...
Kenya had two internet shutdowns, lasting 511 hours and impacting 22.7 million people, resulting in cumulative losses of ...
You may have seen this graphic showing how Starlink prices compare to leading fixed internet prices in Africa. The analysis was done by RestOfWorld and it rightly observed that Starlink is cheaper ...
Launched in June 1996, the Johannesburg Internet Exchange (JINX) is Africa’s longest-running exchange ... for good switches — the kind that cost upwards of R150,000 — is 35 years.