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A GEO satellite provider competing with HughesNet, offering tiered plans but with high latency.
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I tested the 5 Starlink alternatives with cheaper plans
Techpoint Africa - Sep 17, 2025
HughesNet offers a low-cost satellite option for rural users but suffers from high latency. Viasat competes with HughesNet, providing tiered plans but also has high latency issues.

Kenya Revises Satellite Internet Regulations Amid Digital Growth
Tech In Africa - Jan 13, 2025
Proposed increase in satellite ISP licensing fees from $12,302 to $115,331. Introduction of a 0.4% annual levy on gross turnover for satellite ISPs.

Kenya's telecom regulator to hike satellite ISP licensing fees by over 800%
Techpoint Africa - Jan 08, 2025
Proposed increase in licensing fees for satellite ISPs from $12,302 to $115,331. Introduction of an annual levy of 0.4% of gross turnover for satellite ISPs.

Kenya proposes tenfold fee hike for satellite ISPs like Starlink
TechCabal - Jan 08, 2025
Proposed increase in licensing fees for satellite ISPs from $12,302 to $115,331. Introduction of an annual levy of 0.4% of gross turnover for satellite ISPs.
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