Starlink mulls Liberia launch after Musk meeting with President
TLDR
- Liberian President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. invites Elon Musk to launch Starlink in Liberia, emphasizing commitment to collaboration.
- Elon Musk discusses the significance of Starlink, operational in over 10 African countries, showcasing potential impact on education, healthcare, and rural communities in Liberia.
- Potential for Starlink to support various initiatives in Liberia highlighted during the virtual meeting.
Liberian President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. recently held a virtual meeting with Elon Musk, CEO of Starlink, to discuss the potential launch of the satellite Internet service provider in Liberia.
President Boakai extended an invitation to Musk and his team to visit the West African nation, emphasizing his administration's commitment to continued engagement and collaboration.
During the meeting, Musk highlighted the significance of Starlink, which is already operational in more than 10 African countries. He emphasized its potential to support initiatives in education, healthcare, rural communities, and other essential sectors in Liberia.
Points clés à retenir
Liberia's internet penetration is low, with only about 30% of its 5.3 million people having access to the internet at the start of the year. The average internet speed is also below the benchmark, with median fixed connection speeds around 7.14 MB/s as of early 2024. Additionally, the costs are high, with monthly fees for basic broadband averaging $2.63. In 2023, the lowest data price in the country was $1.67 per 1GB for 30 days, while the most expensive plan was $14.5, according to Statista data. The global average data price is $3.12. The telecom sector is dominated by Lonestar Cell MTN and Orange Liberia, which have struggled to expand their services to rural areas due to infrastructural and financial constraints. Despite efforts to improve connectivity, a significant digital divide remains, hampering socio-economic development.
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