On June 3, 2025, Elon Musk announced on X that Starlink, SpaceX’s satellite-based internet service, is now available in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

This means people across Kinshasa, Lubumbashi, Kikwit, Kananga and even more remote areas can now enjoy high-speed, low-latency internet, thanks to Starlink’s satellite constellation.

Why This Matters for Congo

The DRC has long struggled with unstable and expensive internet, especially in rural zones. With Starlink’s arrival:

• Remote villages will finally get connected.

• Students, hospitals, and small businesses can operate with stronger digital access.

• Journalists, activists, and tech creators gain an uncensored internet.

• Emergency services and NGOs can operate more efficiently during crises.

This is not just the internet, it’s empowerment, access, and a bridge to global opportunities.

Starlink’s mission is to connect the unconnected. Congo’s inclusion proves the technology isn’t just for wealthy nations. It’s for developing countries hungry for change.

What’s Next?

Expect local ISPs to feel the heat as Starlink offers competitive pricing and performance. Entrepreneurs and remote workers across Congo are expected to plug in fast, from Kinshasa rooftops to Goma hills.

The Congolese tech ecosystem is officially on the launchpad.

For a nation that has survived war, sanctions, and digital isolation, this is a new chapter. No more buffering. No more digital silence. Congo is online. And the world better take notice.