Zimbabweans Lash Out at Local ISPs, Praise Starlink’s Entry
Zimbabweans are firing shots at local internet service providers (ISPs) after the announcement that Starlink is now live in the country. Many took to social media to express their frustration with existing providers, accusing them of overcharging and delivering subpar services. The arrival of Starlink has sparked excitement, with many hoping it will spell doom for local ISPs.
Starlink’s Arrival Stirs the Pot
Starlink’s entry into Zimbabwe has been met with widespread enthusiasm. The standard Starlink kit costs $350, with a monthly subscription of $50, offering speeds up to 200 Mbps. Shipping will cost an additional $23.
A more portable option, the Starlink mini kit, costs $200, with a $30 monthly fee, providing speeds up to 100 Mbps. Shipping for this option also costs $23. Zimbabweans are eager for these alternatives, especially given the issues they’ve faced with local ISPs.
One user, Asterius Stan, didn’t mince words, saying,
“I hope ZOL burns to the ground.”
Another, Mayibo, echoed the sentiment, tweeting,
“RIP Zol, the evil you have done to us is enough.”
The Impact on Local ISPs
Many Zimbabweans believe the introduction of Starlink will force local ISPs to reconsider their pricing and service quality.
MLM, a Twitter user, pointed out the broader implications:
“This is huge, man. So many kids are going to benefit from this from all backgrounds. I like how it also pushed Econet into a corner to have cheaper packages. The ripple effect will be huge in the ISP sector.”
Nobiechishyy added,
“Econet used to charge about 20 gig per months for 40 US. After realising starlink is about to charge 50us for subscription, it then put unlimited data on 45 dollars per month. Which means, the company will still make profit, so , they were robbing us all along?”
Some users are already predicting the downfall of local providers. Bobby Axe tweeted,
“R.I.P to these local service providers,”
On the other hand, Mo-fela highlighted the steep prices of local ISPs, noting,
“To think last November ZOL had increased their cheapest uncapped package to $350/month.”
Mixed Reactions
Not everyone is entirely sold on Starlink, though. The cost remains a concern for some, with CycleChange UK stating,
“The pricing might be steep for some, but unlimited data is a game-changer.”
Despite this, the overall sentiment suggests that Zimbabweans are ready to embrace this new option and leave behind their frustrations with local ISPs.
As one Twitter user, Bloggo Jones, put it:
“@liquidhomezim has to further reduce their prices or we out for real.”
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