Starlink has launched its long-awaited internet service in Ghana, providing high-speed, low-latency connections that have the potential to revolutionize how Ghanaians access the internet for learning and work. Starlink’s technology is based on a network of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites, allowing for faster internet speeds compared to traditional satellites and positioning Starlink as a major competitor in the global internet market.
As of April 2024, the network consists of approximately 5,800 LEO satellites, designed to efficiently relay signals and provide download speeds that can surpass 100 Mbps in certain areas.
Starlink Service Plans
Standard Plan:
Priced at GH₵770 per month, this plan offers unlimited data, ideal for household usage.
Priority Plan:
At GH₵1,078 per month, this option provides unlimited standard data, with added features like public IP access, network priority, and priority support. It’s designed for businesses or users with high data demands.
Mobile Plan:
Starting from GH₵1,540 per month, this plan targets remote workers, campers, and businesses operating across different locations. It includes unlimited mobile data within the country, and prices increase based on the level of priority data required.
Mobile Priority Plan:
Aimed at maritime users, emergency responders, and mobile businesses, this plan offers specialised features like inland and ocean use data, network priority, and priority support. The cost ranges from GH₵4,428 per month for 50GB of data to GH₵17,710 per month for 1TB of data.
In addition to the subscription costs, customers will have to purchase the necessary hardware which costs GH₵5,390 and shipping costs of an extra GH₵354.
Source: GraphicOnline
