Starlink, SpaceX’s satellite internet service, is preparing to launch in Tanzania. Its local subsidiary, Starlink Satellite Tanzania Limited, has applied for national network facilities and application services licenses with the Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA), as confirmed in a public notice on November 15, 2024. 

The TCRA has opened a 14-day public consultation period for stakeholders to comment on the applications, with a decision expected afterward. 

Starlink’s expansion into Tanzania could help bridge the digital divide and improve connectivity nationwide.The service aims to provide high-speed satellite internet, particularly in underserved rural and remote areas.