2023-11-06 22:51:35
Starlink, SpaceX’s satellite Internet service, is arriving in Benin, marking a new stage in its expansion in Africa. With the ambitious goal of providing global broadband access, Starlink offers Beninese people an opportunity to access reliable connectivity, even in the most remote parts of the country.
The service, at a monthly cost of 30,000 FCFA ($48.66), comes with a one-time hardware fee of 400,000 FCFA (around $650) as well as a shipping and handling fee of 15,000 FCFA. Users will also have to pay an additional 3,125 FCFA per month to ARCEP for access to the necessary electromagnetic spectrum.
The arrival of Starlink brings new prospects for Benin’s digital infrastructure, aiming to fill existing gaps in the broadband internet landscape. With 10.14 million subscribers to mobile Internet services and 24,641 fixed Internet subscribers, Benin is taking another step towards more robust and accessible connectivity.
This initiative is part of SpaceX’s broader mission to expand technological possibilities in underserved regions of the world, helping to bridge the global digital divide. Starlink relies on a constellation of low-orbit satellites, enabling reliable and fast Internet access, even in geographically isolated areas.
Starlink’s expansion into Benin represents a significant step forward in the global quest for universal internet connectivity, opening new avenues for education, business and economic development in the country, while contributing to the digital transformation of the ‘Africa
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