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[–] dojan 13 points 1 year ago (1 children)

But how much of the internet in Africa is actually served by Starlink?

Africa is a massive continent with a wealth of countries with varying demographics, it’s no wonder that they have a 40% internet penetration rate compared to the world average 60%.

I don’t think Starlink is going to change that.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

yea, after much thought, i doubt starlink to be yet profitable in africa

[–] dojan 5 points 1 year ago

I hope it stays that way. Africa doesn’t need more greedy white billionaires leeching from them.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Why does it have to be “profitable”??