STARLINK IS TO COMMENCE FULL OPERATIONS IN GHANA BY THE END OF AUGUST.

Starlink, a satellite internet constellation operated by Starlink Services LLC is set to commence full operations in Ghana at the end of August this year. The announcement was contained in a press release by the National Communication Authority on Thursday 22nd August 2024. This follows the conclusion of all administrative and licensing procedures with the National Communication Authority. Starlink will operated by Space X Starlink Gh Ltd. Starlink is a satellite internet constellation operated by Starlink Services, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of American aerospace company SpaceX providing coverage to 102 counties. SpaceX has begun launching Starlink satellites in 2019. As of early March 2024, it consists of over 6000 mass-produced small satellites in Low Earth orbit(LEO) that communicate with designated ground transceivers. Nearly SpaceX plans to deploy 12,000 satellites with a possible later extension to 34,000. The company has announced reaching more than 1 million subscribers in December 2022, 2 million subscribers in September 2022, and 3 million subscribers in may 2024. Story By: Collins Boateng(Cabman)