President Museveni has welcomed the entry of Starlink satellite internet entry into the Ugandan market.
On Monday, he met officials from the company at State Lodge in Nakasero.
“ I had a productive meeting with Starlink representatives, Ben MacWilliams and Brandi Oliver, brought to me by Ambassador Adonia and Ambassador Popp. I appreciate their commitment to providing low-cost internet in hard-to-reach areas and establishing a presence in Uganda. They are welcome,” Museveni said.
Satellite connectivity allows capable devices to connect to wireless telephone and internet services without relying on terrestrial networks. This functionality helps people reach emergency services and other users from remote areas, like mountains, islands with no cellular connectivity, mines, and caves.
The entry of Starlink into the Ugandan market is expected to be a gamechanger in the country.
