Starlink Launches Satellite Internet Service in Lesotho: A New Era for Digital Access

In a landmark move, Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet service owned by SpaceX, has secured a 10-year license to operate in Lesotho. This comes after similar approval in Somalia, signaling the company’s rapid expansion across Africa. The decision is expected to bring high-speed internet access to this landlocked nation of approximately 2.3 million people, who have long struggled with limited connectivity. The announcement was made by the Lesotho Communications Authority (LCA) on Monday, April 14, 2025, following Starlink’s application in April 2024 that sparked debate over foreign ownership and local economic inclusion.