The briefing
A Q1 2026 report found Starlink delivered the fastest internet speeds in 22 of 23 tracked African countries, with an estimated subscriber base around half a million. The service now spans 27 markets, with a 28th expected by the end of June, and performance was assessed across West, Central, East, and Southern Africa.
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Starlink Tops Internet Speeds in 22 of 23 African Markets as Estimated Subscriber Base Hits Half a Million