Starlink Internet is now offering the biggest price cut for consumers in Kenya, a move that could see many households opt for one of the most reliable satellite internet service providers. Starlink was first available in Kenya in July last year at a costly price, but since then prices have been reduced to accommodate more subscribers.
With the discount set to end on August 13th, in just two weeks, Starlink Kenya just unveiled a new hardware kit price cut of Ksh 29,999 from Ksh 45,500, a 34.07% reduction for residential consumers. The hardware kit comes with everything you need to seamlessly get connected, so you don’t need to wander.
Even as the company continues to unveil more affordable consumer packages across the world, with more expected this year, the satellite internet service provider could outpace Safaricom, Telkom, and Airtel Kenya, which are far more expensive.
Last month, Starlink introduced a 50GB monthly package at Ksh 1300 for consumers in Kenya, much cheaper than what the mobile service providers offer for the same package. Safaricom’s Easy50 cost a whopping Ksh 6,000 for the same package, despite a price reduction of 50 percent.
Telkom Kenya’s monthly Home Plan data package of 50 GB costs Ksh 3000. Airtel customers have to cough up the same amount for a 50 GB monthly data package. The fact that Starlink is getting very affordable could force mobile service providers to cut more on their monthly packages to avoid losing customers.
The Starlink hardware kit is now available in many outlets and stores in Kenya, and many dealers are currently focusing their efforts to bring customers closer. Starlink’s major dealers in Kenya are Jumia and Naivas Kenya, with many more opening up.
The satellite internet service provider still has the lowest coverage in Africa, with only eight countries connected so far. While many countries are still on the waiting list for activation later this year and in early 2025, the Gaza Strip hospital is the recent beneficiary of Elon Musk’s Starlink.
