SpaceX Hikes Up Price for Some Kenyan Starlink Users

Starlink has recently updated its pricing structure in Kenya. While the residential package remains unchanged, the roaming package has seen a significant increase. Here’s a clear breakdown of the current offerings:

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Starlink Internet Packages in Kenya

Package Best For Key Features Monthly Service Plan Recommended Hardware
Residential Households Unlimited high-speed, low-latency internet Standard – KES 6,500/mo Standard Actuated – KES 39,500 (one-time)
Roaming (Mobile – Regional) RVs, Nomads, Campers Unlimited Mobile Data inland (within Kenya) Mobile – Regional – KES 14,000/mo Standard Actuated – KES 39,500 (one-time)
Roaming (Mobile Priority) Maritime, Emergency Response, Mobile Businesses * Unlimited Mobile Global Data (inland and abroad) * In-motion + Ocean Use * Network Priority * Priority Support Mobile Priority Plans (various data options): * 50 GB – KES 34,910/mo * 1 TB – KES 139,642/mo * 5 TB – KES 698,212/mo Flat High Performance – KES 377,000 (one-time)

Key Points:

  • The residential Starlink package remains at KES 6,500 per month, offering unlimited high-speed internet for homes.
  • The roaming package (Mobile – Regional) has seen a price hike from KES 7,900 to KES 14,000 per month. It provides unlimited mobile data usage within Kenya.
  • Starlink offers a premium roaming option (Mobile Priority) with various data allowances. These plans come with additional features like in-motion and ocean use capabilities, network priority, and priority support. Prices for Mobile Priority plans range from KES 34,910 to KES 698,212 per month depending on the data amount chosen.
  • The recommended hardware (dish and accessories) remains the same across all packages with a one-time cost of KES 39,500 for the Standard Actuated kit. However, for Mobile Priority users, a Flat High-Performance hardware is required at a cost of KES 377,000.

Before You Decide:

Carefully consider your internet usage needs when choosing a Starlink package. The residential plan is ideal for stationary home internet needs. If you require mobile internet access while traveling within Kenya, the Mobile – Regional plan might suffice. However, for extensive mobile data usage, in-motion capabilities, or global coverage, explore the Mobile Priority plans with their higher price points.

Starlink has also extended its KES39,500 hardware offer to 10th June. The normal price is KES 89,000.


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