Where Starlink is Available in the Middle East and Africa (2025)
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Fatima Saif
- . August 6, 2025
- . Update: August 6, 2025 1:19 pm
As of 2025, Starlink — SpaceX’s satellite internet service — has expanded its coverage across many parts of the Middle East and Africa. Its goal: to bring high-speed internet to remote and underserved areas. And for many, it’s a game-changer.
Starlink is currently available in the following countries:
- Middle East: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Jordan, Iraq, Oman
- Africa: Nigeria, Rwanda, Kenya, Mozambique, Zambia, Malawi, Benin, Mauritius, Somalia
You can check the full updated map here: Starlink Availability Map
Why It Matters
For rural villages in Kenya or nomadic communities in Saudi Arabia, Starlink offers reliable internet where traditional infrastructure has failed.
What are the benefits:
- Remote work and education for youth in underserved areas
- Faster emergency response and disaster relief
- Boost for small businesses using digital platforms
- Better access to telehealth and online services
For instance, farmers in Nigeria can now stream weather updates and market prices in real time, thanks to Starlink. Young creators in Rwanda are uploading videos on platforms like YouTube and TikTok — bridging the global digital divide.
Starlink’s reach is helping to close the internet gap, giving millions the tools to thrive in the digital world.
