Elon Musk’s Starlink cheaper data plan for Kenya jolts Safaricom, Airtel

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A Starlink satellite internet system is set up on a caravan truck of a tourist. PHOTO | REUTERS

Elon Musk’s satellite internet provider Starlink has unveiled a new cheaper data plan for Kenya ushering in competition for Safaricom and Airtel, which have a big grip on the segment.

Starlink has introduced a 50 gigabyte (GB) monthly data package at a rate of Ksh1,300 ($10.16) which is less than half the asking price for Airtel which charges Ksh3,000 ($23.44) for a similar package.