Grace Ashiru
Starlink has announced that its high-speed internet service is now available in Burundi. This follows the issuance of an operating license in May 2024, granted through a presidential decree. The license was awarded to the satellite-based internet provider under the oversight of the Telecommunications Regulation and Control Agency (ARCT) of Burundi, with its Director General responsible for implementing the decree.
This development marks a significant step forward in improving internet access for the people of Burundi. The country currently has one of the lowest rates of internet usage globally, largely due to high costs and limited infrastructure.
Burundi has become the latest of 14 African nations to adopt Starlink’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation, aiming to enhance satellite internet services across the country. The company is set to expand its operations to several additional countries by the end of 2024.
