The National Communications Authority (NCA) has announced that Starlink operated by Space X Starlink GH LTD will officially commence its operations in Ghana by the end of August 2024.
On April 25, 2024, the NCA approved the application of Space X Starlink GH LTD to provide Satellite Broadband Services in Ghana.
The green light given by the NCA followed the policy approval of the Satellite Licensing Framework in Ghana by the Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation.
In a brief statement released on Thursday, August 22, 2024, NCA revealed that “Starlink will officially commence operations in Ghana by the end of this month (August 2024)”.
According to the licensing regulatory body, Starlink has concluded all administrative and licensing procedures with the NCA hence the decision to begin operations.
Starlink, owned by SpaceX operates a network of low-Earth orbit satellites that transmit signals from satellite to satellite and ground stations to provide high-speed broadband internet services.
Space X Starlink GH LTD is currently available in seven African countries including; Mozambique, Eswatini, Zambia, Malawi, Kenya, Rwanda, and Nigeria with Ghana becoming the eighth African country to approve operations.
Space X Starlink GH LTD is expected to significantly improve Ghana’s telecommunications landscape.
NCA in recent weeks has come under intense criticism over the high-cost data bundle with individuals calling for the dissolution of the board.
