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Starlink Sold Out in Bulawayo: What You Need to Know
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 […]
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Elon Musk acknowledges “Starlink Sold Out” issue in Africa… says working to increase capacity
Elon Musk, has acknowledged the Starlink capacity issue in Africa and has offered some reassurance that Starlink is actively working to expand its network capacity. Currently, Starlink is now sold […]
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Why is Starlink “Sold Out” in Murombedzi?
Starlink recently disabled its Roaming service in Africa, leading to a strange phenomenon: the “Sold Out” area on their availability map, initially concentrated around Harare, suddenly expanded to cover a […]
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Local ISPs can capitalise on Starlink’s struggles with oversubscriptions and poor performance
The honeymoon period for Starlink is well and truly over. The service was launched in the country, with thousands using it and having mixed experiences. Just last week, we spoke […]
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Starlink Suspends New Kit Sales and Subscriptions in Malawi Due to Currency Pricing and Regulatory Issues; Similar Problems in Nigeria
Starlink has suspended the sale of new Residential Subscriptions and some Business Subscriptions in Malawi. The suspension follows the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA)’s rejection of a subscription price increase […]
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Starlink Removes Roam Service From African Countries
Techzim is reliably told that Starlink has removed the Roam Service from African countries where its operational. Starlink has not made any announcements about the move, so it’s not yet […]
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Starlink Shuts Down Roam Customers in Zimbabwe… Harare Forced To Use Resellers Charging Much More
Yesterday, Starlink started shutting its customers in Zimbabwe who are on the Roam Service. These are subscribers who were using Starlink kits registered in Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia and Eswatini before […]
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Starlink Increases Standard Kit Price in Zimbabwe
Starlink has increased the Standard kit price from $350 to now $389 in Zimbabwe and other countries in Africa. The price for the Mini kit remains at $200 and is […]
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Starlink Now “Sold Out” In Areas Surrounding Harare
If you haven’t yet ordered Starlink and live in areas surrounding Harare – including Norton, Ruwa, Chitungwiza, Dema, Mazowe, and Nyabira – you may face a lengthy wait before service […]
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Starlink Installers in Zimbabwe
Here’s a list of Starlink installers in Zimbabwe. We populated this list using responses to this tweet. Honestly you can do some DIY yourself at him with a drill, or […]
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Starlink Oversubscribed in Harare… Changes City Status to “Expanding”
Harare residents eager to connect to Starlink’s high-speed satellite internet are facing a frustrating reality: the service is oversubscribed. Starlink has changed Harare’s status from “Available Now” to “Expanding Q3 […]
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There’s no secret office you can go to, here’s the extent of Starlink customer support
I think there are several reasons why Zimbos and Africans at large don’t consider it proper customer support unless they can walk into an office and verbally abuse some unfortunate […]
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Starlink Boon: A Pandora’s Box for Unfiltered Web Access?
The arrival of Starlink promises a revolution in internet connectivity, especially for remote areas. But with great speed comes great responsibility. Unfettered access can expose children to inappropriate content and […]
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Powertel Slashes Internet Prices to Match Starlink. Introduces $30 Unlimited Package
The government owned internet provider, Powertel, has introduced a $30 unlimited data package, in an attempt to compete with Starlink. The new prices will ensure Powertel is able to retain […]
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Potraz Bans Starlink Authorised Resellers, Frampol, Dandemutande From Advertising and Selling Starlink
When we spoke to a source at Potraz last week we learned something that surprised us. Despite Dandemutande and Frampol securing their Starlink Authorised Reseller status, Potraz has so far […]
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“We are not responsible for Starlink shipping delays,” Potraz clears air on equipment inspection speculation
So, people who bought brand-new Starlink kits from the now-licensed operator were excited. Everything went well until the saw their packages placed ‘On Hold’ by DHL, Starlink’s distribution partner. Theories […]
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Press Release: TelOne on Becoming Starlink Authorised Reseller
TelOne has issued a press release meant to clarify some things about its Authorised Reseller partnership with Starlink. The release follows ridicule on Zimbabwe’s social media, with many people calling […]
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The Econet Conundrum: Why Zimbabwe’s Telecom Giant Isn’t the Villain in the Starlink Saga
As Starlink makes its grand entrance into Zimbabwe’s telecommunications arena, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement. The promise of high-speed internet at seemingly affordable prices has many […]
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TelOne Becomes Starlink Authorised Reseller
TelOne, one of the two largest fixed internet providers in Zimbabwe, has announced that it is now a Starlink Authorised Reseller. TelOne shared the news on its social media handles […]
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The Real Threat To Starlink In Zimbabwe Isn’t Econet or Liquid
As someone who’s been knee-deep in Zimbabwe’s tech scene for years, I’ve seen my fair share of innovations come and go. But Starlink? I’m sure those who are avid readers […]