Top executives from Starlink, a satellite internet company owned by billionaire Elon Musk, recently met with President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to seek permission to begin providing internet services in Uganda — including in remote and underserved areas.
If approved, this move could be a major game-changer for Uganda’s internet industry.
Starlink is known globally for offering fast, reliable, and affordable satellite internet.
Its entry into the Ugandan market could threaten the dominance of existing providers like Airtel Uganda, MTN, and other local telecoms, especially if their data prices remain high.
With Starlink promising cheaper data and broader coverage, many Ugandans — especially those in rural areas — may quickly switch, forcing current players to rethink their strategies.
This marks a major step in bridging Uganda’s digital divide, bringing internet access to areas previously cut off due to poor infrastructure.
All eyes are now on the government’s next move. Will Uganda finally experience fast, cheap, and accessible internet for all? Time will tell.
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