Starlink Hits a Rough Patch in Kenya After Rapid Rise

Starlink Hits a Rough Patch in Kenya After Rapid Rise

Starlink made waves when it launched in Kenya back in mid-2023, quickly positioning itself as a promising solution for underserved areas hungry for fast, reliable internet. Demand was so strong that, by late 2024, the company had to pause new sign-ups altogether. But now, the effects of that pause have caught up. For the first time since launching, Starlink Kenya has recorded a drop in its subscriber base, losing over 2,000 users between Decembe…

Starlink Stumbles in Kenya: A 10% Subscription Drop Signals a Strategic Pause, Not Collapse - Innovation Village | Technology, Product Reviews, Business

The satellite internet revolution appears unstoppable, until development slows. In Kenya, Starlink’s supporter base dropped from around 19,400 in December 2024 to roughly 17,500 by March 2025, about 10% decline in memberships. As somebody following tech patterns over developing markets, this dip raises questions: is this a brief slowdown, or a caution sign that founders and investors alike should take note of? Kenya’s Communications Authority de…

Starlink subscriptions drop in Kenya as ISP reopens signups

Starlink subscriptions in Kenya have dropped, but the company has reopened sign-ups as it battles pricing and regulatory hurdles across Africa.

Starlink Loses Over 2K Subscribers in Kenya, But Top 10 Fixed Internet Market Share Remains Unchanged - Techish Kenya

Insights At a Glance: Safaricom leads with 678K+ users; Jamii Telecom (Faiba) holds steady at #2 with 418K+ subscribers. Poa Internet saw the biggest jump among top ISPs, adding 23K+ users in three months. Starlink dropped 2K+ users but has resumed sign-ups in Nairobi, ready for a rebound. Kenya’s fixed internet landscape just got a …

Starlink Records First Subscriber Drop in Kenya with a 10% Decline in User Base - Space in Africa

Starlink Internet Services Kenya recorded a 10.86% decline in subscriptions, falling from 19,146 users in December 2024 to 17,066 by […] The post Starlink Records First Subscriber Drop in Kenya with a 10% Decline in User Base appeared first on Space in Africa.