Why do South Africans, Ghana, and most African countries particularly hate Nigerians more than they seek their daily bread? Is it jealousy ? Nigerians are the most friendly and welcoming people in Africa, what’s with trolling just because Space-X Starlink is launching first in Nigeria before other African nations, see picture below from conversations on Twitter.
Elon Musk satellite infrastructure, ‘Space-X’ Tuesday announced on microblogging platform Twitter that Starlink has officially begun operations in Nigeria, making Nigeria the first African nation to use Starlink services.
Starlink is the world’s first and largest satellite constellation using a low Earth orbit to deliver broadband internet capable of supporting streaming, online gaming, video calls and more. Space X promised Nigerians a more reliable fast internet speed. “Starlink is now available in Nigeria – the first African country to receive service”.
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Ezra Olubi, Co-Founder and CTO Paystack, opines that;
at 19,260 naira a month, starlink is well positioned to put a lot of Nigerian internet service providers to shame – as long as you can pony up ~274k for the kit. looks like a worthwhile investment if you care enough about staying connected at home.
With Starlink, users can engage in activities that historically have not been possible with satellite internet. Starlink’s high-speed, low-latency service is made possible via the world’s largest constellation of highly advanced satellites operating in a low orbit around the Earth.
Elon Musk, SpaceX Chief Executive, announced the expansion of satellite-based internet service into Africa last year in May, stating that Starlink had been approved to offer broadband internet in Nigeria and Mozambique.
Most satellite internet services come from a single geostationary satellite orbiting the planet, while Starlink is a constellation of thousands of satellites that orbit the planet. Broadband internet makes telecommuting, online learning, telemedicine, job application, and skill acquisition possible.
According to the World Bank, digital connectivity can directly affect the productivity of firms, workers, and lead to improved economic outcomes.
Other African countries where Starlink will operate from are Zambia, Tanzania, and Morocco. These countries will receive satellite-based internet service services by the end of 2023, while Ghana and Namibia will have to wait until 2024. Reasons as to why there are FUDs from citizens’ of other African countries why Starlink announced Nigeria as the first African country to make use of the services is somewhat not clear on Twitter.
Where can I order Starlink in Nigeria ?
You can order your Starlink device on the Starlink website. The Starlink Kit arrives with everything you need to get online in minutes including your Starlink, WiFi router, cables and base. It is self-orienting and connects in minutes as long as it has a clear view of the sky.
The Starlink base is designed for ground level installation, or to support a quick start setup to test your internet connection. Many customers find that a permanent mount provides the best installation and service. Additional mounts and accessories are available for purchase on the Starlink shop once your Starlink Kit is ready to ship.
How to set up your Starlink
Download the App, which is available on both Android and iOS devices.
Check For Obstructions.
Unpack The Starlink Kit.
Assemble And Install The Dish.
Plug Everything In.
Connect To Starlink.
Use The App To Manage Starlink. Visibility. Statistics. Speed. Settings.