Starlink has announced that it has started service in Guinea-Bissau. The satellite internet service operated by Elon Musk’s SpaceX marked its seventh launch in West Africa.
This move will diversify and expand internet access across the country.
Guinea-Bissau is one of the least connected countries in West Africa. According to DataReportal, there were 723,000 internet users in Guinea-Bissau as of January 2025. This number represents 32.5% of the country’s population.
Because of this, Starlink’s investment in the country could bring significant benefits to the people. According to Starlink’s website, the standard Starlink kit will be sold for 228,000 West African francs (approximately 400 USD), with a monthly subscription fee of XOF36,000 (63 USD).
Customers who choose the 250 GB residential data plan will pay half the monthly fee, which is XOF18,000 (32 USD).
The system offers a 30-day trial period with no contracts or data caps, and deliveries are reported to be completed within two weeks.
Starlink is currently providing service in Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique, Eswatini, Madagascar, Nigeria, Niger, Liberia, Ghana, Benin, Sierra Leone, Cape Verde, Kenya, South Sudan, Rwanda, and Burundi. With the recent launch in Guinea-Bissau, it will join this list of countries.