Liberia signed a deal with SpaceX’s Starlink that it hopes will expand internet access across the country. The licensing agreement launched in November 2024 with promises to bring satellite-based internet services to homes in even the most remote corners of Liberia.
“For the first time in our country’s history, we are making universal internet access a reality,” said Liberian Telecommunications Authority Acting Chairperson Abdullah Kamara. “This agreement will allow Starlink to deliver high-speed internet to every village, town and community, no matter how remote. It is a proud moment.”
When complete, the service could boost internet coverage from 60% to nearly 100%, authority officials said.
Starlink operates in 10 other African countries. The company uses a network of low-earth satellites connected to ground stations to provide broadband internet service without requiring a traditional modem.
“This is a game-changer for our country,” Kamara said. “We are moving toward universal connectivity, and that will unlock countless opportunities for Liberians.”
The authority issued a one-year provisional license to Starlink. The cost for users has not been established, but Starlink is required to work with local internet service providers in Liberia as part of the deal.
Only 30% of Liberia’s 5.3 million people have access to reliable internet services, according to the authority website. The country hopes the one-year deal will prove its worth and become a long-term partnership.