Starlink, the satellite internet service by SpaceX, has unveiled a range of service plans in Ghana, catering to various internet needs from household use to high-demand business operations.
The monthly service plans range from GHC770 to GHC17,700, offering different levels of service based on speed, data priority, and mobility.
Here’s a breakdown of the available service plans:
Standard Plan – GHC770/Month
The Standard plan, priced at GHC770 per month, is designed for household users who require unlimited high-speed, low-latency internet. This plan is ideal for families looking for a reliable internet connection for everyday activities such as streaming, browsing, and online communication.
Priority Plan – GHC1,078/Month
For businesses and high-demand users, the Priority plan offers enhanced features at GHC1,078 per month. This plan includes unlimited standard data, a public IP address, network priority, and priority support. It also offers an additional 40GB of Priority Data, ensuring that businesses with critical operations maintain a steady and reliable connection.
Mobile Plan – GHC1,540/Month
The Mobile plan, priced at GHC1,540 per month, is tailored for RVs, nomads, and campers. It provides unlimited mobile data inland, with features like portability and the ability to pause service when not in use. This plan is perfect for users who need consistent internet access while on the move.
Mobile Priority Plan – GHC4,428 to GHC17,710/Month
For users with even higher demands, such as maritime operations, emergency response teams, and mobile businesses, the Mobile Priority plan offers top-tier service. The pricing starts at GHC4,428 per month for 50GB of data and goes up to GHC17,710 per month for 1TB of data. This plan includes unlimited inland data, in-motion and ocean use capabilities, network priority, and priority support, making it the most comprehensive plan offered by Starlink.
Ghana is poised to launch Elon Musk’s Starlink internet service by the close of August 2024, according to an announcement by the National Communications Authority (NCA).
The regulatory body has confirmed that all required administrative and licensing formalities have been completed, clearing the path for Starlink to begin delivering its high-speed internet services across the country.
In a statement released on Thursday, August 22, 2024, the NCA disclosed that Starlink’s operations in Ghana would be managed by Space X Starlink GH LTD, a local branch of Musk’s SpaceX.
“Starlink will officially commence operations in Ghana by the end of this month. This follows the conclusion of all administrative and licensing procedures with the National Communications Authority (NCA). Starlink will be operated by Space X Starlink GH LTD,” the statement confirmed.
This marks a significant turnaround from the NCA’s stance in December 2023 when it declared Starlink’s operations illegal due to the absence of a license and proper equipment approval.
At that time, the public was warned against purchasing Starlink’s equipment, and distributors were ordered to halt all activities.
However, by March 2024, the tides began to shift as discussions around Starlink’s licensing resumed, fueled in part by widespread internet disruptions across West and Central Africa.
During a Parliamentary session, the Minister of Communications and Digitalisation, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful,hinted at the possibility of Starlink gaining authorization.
“We have licensed satellite gateway air stations, landing rights, and satellite air station networks. One web has already been licensed. Starlink is in the process of being licensed, and other operators are being encouraged to land in Ghana,” she stated.
Starlink, an ambitious project by SpaceX, aims to deliver high-speed, low-latency internet across the globe, with a particular focus on rural and remote areas that have long struggled with poor connectivity.