In a historic step for connectivity in rural Africa, Starlink has officially launched its satellite broadband service in Shiwang’andu, Zambia.

The rollout gives residents in the remote region access to high-speed internet for the first time marking a dramatic shift in access to information and opportunity.

Until now, many residents relied on patchy 2G service or expensive data bundles that made online learning or remote work impossible.

With Starlink, users now experience speeds comparable to urban areas, enabling everything from video conferencing to telemedicine.

The project is being coordinated with local partners and educators, who say the change has been “life-changing” for students and families.

One school reported its first-ever virtual field trip last week, with students connecting live with a museum in Nairobi.

Zambia’s government praised the project as a model for how public-private partnerships can drive real change.

By overcoming terrain challenges and telecom limitations, Starlink’s technology is breaking digital barriers once thought insurmountable.

If the pilot is successful, Starlink could soon expand to more provinces potentially unlocking connectivity for millions of rural Africans still offline in 2025.