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Starlink in Ghana: A Breakdown of Costs
- Starlink provides faster internet speeds of up to 100 Mbps
- Be prepared for significant upfront costs
- Options are available for various needs
Starlink has launched its eagerly awaited internet services in Ghana, promising high-speed, low-latency connections that could transform how Ghanaians connect, learn, and work online.
Powered by a constellation of low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites, Starlink offers faster internet speeds compared to traditional satellite services, making it a formidable player in the global internet market.
As of April 2024, the network features around 5,800 LEO satellites, designed to deliver download speeds exceeding 100 Mbps in certain areas.
Here’s a detailed look at the available service plans and their associated costs:
Starlink Service Plans
- Standard Plan:
- Cost: GH₵770 per month
- Details: Provides unlimited data, suitable for household use.
- Priority Plan:
- Cost: GH₵1,078 per month
- Details: Includes unlimited standard data plus features such as public IP access, network priority, and priority support. Ideal for businesses or heavy data users.
- Mobile Plan:
- Cost: Starting from GH₵1,540 per month
- Details: Designed for remote workers, campers, and businesses with varying locations. Offers unlimited mobile data within Ghana, with costs increasing based on priority data levels.
- Mobile Priority Plan:
- Cost: Ranges from GH₵4,428 per month for 50GB of data to GH₵17,710 per month for 1TB of data
- Details: Tailored for maritime users, emergency responders, and mobile businesses. Features inland and ocean use data, network priority, and priority support.
Additional Costs:
- Hardware: GH₵5,390
- Shipping: GH₵354