Bulawayo is now also running out of Starlink residential capacity. The company’s availability map has been updated to show that Bulawayo is sold out. Like Harare there’s no indication of when Starlink will have more capacity to take on more new subscribers.
Unlike Harare where Starlink capacity ran out in high density suburbs first, the first places to fill up in Bulawayo are the low density areas. According to the map, here are the places that have run out so far in Bulawayo:
- City Centre
- Ascot
- Khumalo
- Selborne Park
- Burnside
- Bradfield
- Ilanda
- Riverside
- Hillside
- Fourwinds
- Montrose
- Suburbs
- Killarney
- Matsheumhlope
- Sunninghill
- Parklands
- Belmont
- Hume Park
- Famona
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To be clear, only Residential capacity has run out. This means those seeking the standard residential package ($30 and $50) will be unable to order at this time. But one can still subscribe for the Business packages but those are more expensive, starting at $71.
The high density areas, except for part of Makokoba, have not been affected yet. Our guess though is that even these areas will fill up pretty soon.
What to do if Starlink has sold out in your area
People that want Starlink even though it has run out in their area will need to go for the Business package. But they’ll need to do this quite early because even that can run out.
When Starlink eventually stops selling the business packages on its site, one will have to approach the Authorised Resellers, but these companies’ prices are quite high. That $71 package is actually priced at $115 a month.
When will there be more capacity for new customers?
This is a hard one, because currently no one knows. Starlink used to show an estimate time but not anymore.
Our guess is that it will happen some time in the first half of 2025. This is based on previous trends and Starlink’s typical rollout timelines. But even this is a wild guess because it’s not like the company is just working to expand capacity for Africa alone.
If it’s any consolation, the SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has acknowledged that demand in Africa has exceeded what Starlink can manage currently, but that his company is working to increase capacity. He however still didn’t give any indication of when.
Can I register my Starlink in an area that still has capacity but then use it in a “sold out” area?
No. You cannot. Starlink can only be used within a few km of it registered address. So if you’re within, say, 3 – 5km, it could work.
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Can I move from my registered address to an area that is sold out with my existing system?
Thats why telone will be my best buddy
Ma ghetto eku skies haana vanhu vane maUsa dola. Mari yese irikuharare mumagetto haha
Only ma low density ndo kunemari ku Bulawayo ,ana chommie havana bag🤣🤣🤣
Work Smarter!
Stay Arrogant!
I bought and registered my Starlink mini in Marlborough in October. I am using it in Kuwadzana 7 and Waterfalls and Chiredzi without changing a thing. Trying to add an area is impossible for Harare. But honestly I don’t think the 5km rule works
Please TechZim🇿🇼 . Show us how the Starlink mini looks on the roof?
I want to hide mine from prying eyes💂
Happy Birthday! 🎊🎉🎈
Just buy one and out yours up to find the best way to conceal yours from prying eyes.I doubt my house in Budiriro has the same roof and demographics as yours in Dzivarasekwa.Happy shopping.I hope you figure it out.
Even if it’s stolen they can’t use it. Doubt if there’s any need to worry too much
In khumalo there is a guy who got the standard package, not the mini. He sold bandwidth to 20 families for 15 usd each, ie 100 users. Starlink cut him off so he was making it 300 usd a month, now zero. This is why Bulawayo and Harare rapidly filled up. Elon now knows that hundreds of starlink are. Giving bandwidth to thousands of customers. starlink knows who sould be paying for business and who is not. So these over users will be cut off and invited to buy the business package
Damn. He should have paid for business from the beginning if it was that lucrative.
Making tips news dze starlink. Hamina here imwe tech news.
Disruptive tech is topical, and right now, Starlink is disrupting the heck out of the ISP industry. As long as it stays relevant, I say keep it coming.
@Andrew….if you move it wont work because you have residental olan nit roaming plan
If you act quick you can still register in a cell that still has availability and it will work in your Hillside or Burnside suburb.