Countries / Africa
Starlink in Somalia
6 publicly reported Starlink problems in Somalia since 2022: outages, prices, disputes and court cases, each linked to its source.
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Courts and regulators
| Date | Matter | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Aug 2025 | Starlink goes live in Somalia four months after securing approval | Regulator | Reported |
| 14 Apr 2025 | Starlink gets ISP licence in Somalia to boost internet connectivity nationwide | Regulator | Reported |
| 13 Apr 2025 | SpaceX’s Starlink Secures Licence To Operate In Somalia, Begins Services | Regulator | Reported |
| 10 May 2023 | Starlink meets with Somalia regulator on local licence | Regulator | Reported |
All reports for Somalia
Starlink pricing in Somalia described as out of reach for most households
After Starlink went live nationwide in Somalia under a 10-year licence, Techloy reported hardware at about US$349 and a monthly plan of about US$120, which it said was unattainable for most households.
1 source
- Techloy6 Aug 2025
Starlink gets ISP licence in Somalia to boost internet connectivity nationwide
3 sources
- Financial Afrik14 Apr 2025
- Technext24.com14 Apr 2025
- Techpoint Africa14 Apr 2025
SpaceX’s Starlink Secures Licence To Operate In Somalia, Begins Services
3 sources
- Shabelle Media Network13 Apr 2025
- Arise News14 Apr 2025
- Techloy14 Apr 2025
Starlink meets with Somalia regulator on local licence
1 source
- Hiiraan Online10 May 2023
