SpaceX seeks approval to make Starlink 10x faster
Techpoint Africa | Ifeoma Joy Okorie - Oct 16, 2024

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- Starlink applied to the FCC for changes to enable gigabit-speed broadband service.
- SpaceX plans to increase speeds from 100Mbps to 1Gbps.
- Starlink has entered several African countries, including Kenya, Nigeria, and Zimbabwe.
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Starlink's expansion into underserved markets presents a significant opportunity for enhancing global internet access, but it also raises competitive challenges for local ISPs. The ongoing developments in satellite technology and service offerings could reshape the telecommunications landscape, necessitating a strategic response from traditional providers.
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