Liberia has announced that it is considering licensing Amazon’s Project Kuiper to reduce internet costs and improve its broadband internet system.
Following a meeting with political and economic counselor Sara Horner at the US Embassy in Monrovia, LTA officials stated that the ongoing license review is part of broader efforts to modernize Liberia’s telecom infrastructure.
Starlink, owned by SpaceX, officially entered the country in January of this year. Its monthly service fee is set at $40–$50, with equipment priced at $390. The service has improved internet access, especially in rural areas. However, there is currently no other company competing with it in the region. This new move could increase competition and potentially reduce costs.
Amazon’s satellite broadband initiative, Project Kuiper, plans to deploy 3,232 low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites, with global commercial services expected to begin by the end of 2025.
Liberia believes that early adoption of the project would attract investment and accelerate growth in the country. Currently, only about 32.4% of the population has internet access. With improved accessibility, this percentage could more than double.