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Starlink secures license for Chad operations

Chad's discussions with Starlink have been ongoing since 2021 as part of its larger effort to close connectivity gaps and support digital transformation.

Chad has become the latest African country to officially license SpaceX’s Starlink for its low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite internet services.

Chad’s discussions with Starlink have been ongoing since 2021 as part of its larger effort to close connectivity gaps and support digital transformation. With Chad’s approval, Starlink’s reach has expanded to 16 African countries, including Burundi, Zimbabwe, Ghana, Botswana, Madagascar, and Sierra Leone, all receiving operating approvals in the past six months.

This milestone reflects Starlink’s rapid expansion across the continent, offering promising solutions for countries with underserved digital infrastructures.