Musk's StarLink Terminals Sold Out in Zimbabwe Capital as Demand Soars.

MUSK, Elon, 1971-; INTERNET service providers; PRICES; CONSUMERS; CITIES & towns; DOMESTIC markets

Elon Musk's Starlink terminals have sold out in Harare, Zimbabwe, shortly after receiving permission to operate in the country. This high-speed internet service has also sold out in five cities in Nigeria. Demand for Starlink in Zimbabwe has surged since the company obtained an operating permit, leading consumers to order directly from the website and causing a collapse in the once-popular street market for the kits. Local internet providers in Zimbabwe are reducing prices to compete with Starlink, which serves over 2.6 million customers globally. [Extracted from the article]

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