MTN Zambia Announced as Official Starlink Internet Services Distributor
In a significant move towards digital inclusion and economic growth, MTN Zambia has announced the launch of Starlink Business packages. This partnership with Starlink aims to provide satellite-based high-speed internet to businesses, NGOs, government institutions, and underserved areas such as rural and peri-urban regions in Zambia.
The initiative aligns with the Zambian government's digital transformation agenda, bridging the digital divide and supporting the country's economic development. The Starlink Business packages are designed to cater to entities requiring reliable, high-speed internet to support their operations and service delivery in challenging locations.
The service comes with an upfront cost of approximately $505 for equipment installation, which includes the setup of a satellite dish and modem. The monthly subscription fee is around $24. These figures reflect general Starlink service pricing in Zambia, with MTN Zambia reselling the services in their Business packages.
MTN Zambia facilitates the installation process, offering setup support and local customer assistance to ensure proper installation in remote areas. Since the service is satellite-based, no extensive ground infrastructure is needed, making installation feasible even in very remote locations.
Localized customer support will be offered by MTN Zambia for Starlink users. As an official reseller, MTN Zambia will handle onboarding, troubleshooting, and ongoing support tailored to the needs of rural and peri-urban customers using Starlink Business services.
Abbad Reda, CEO of MTN Zambia, has emphasized the partnership with Starlink as demonstrating a commitment to bridging the digital divide in Zambia. The services offered by MTN Zambia for Starlink are available nationwide, and customers can purchase and activate Starlink kits directly through MTN Zambia's selected retail outlets.
With this strategic move, MTN Zambia aims to empower communities, businesses, and institutions to thrive in a connected world. The partnership between MTN Zambia and Starlink marks a significant step towards bridging the digital divide in Zambia, contributing to the digital transformation of the country.
- The Starlink Business packages, launched by MTN Zambia in partnership with Starlink, cater to businesses, NGOs, government institutions, and underserved areas, helping them to connect to high-speed internet.
- The partnership between MTN Zambia and Starlink aligns with the Zambian government's digital transformation agenda, aiming to bridge the digital divide and support the country's economic development.
- The initiated service is designed to meet the needs of entities requiring reliable, high-speed internet to support their operations and service delivery, even in challenging locations.
- The technology used in Starlink, being satellite-based, allows for feasible installation in remote and very remote locations, thanks to MTN Zambia's support and local customer assistance.
- The high-speed internet offered through the Starlink Business packages will contribute to education-and-self-development, business, and general news access in Zambia, as it will allow people living in rural and peri-urban regions to connect to the digital world.
