Starlink’s user base in Zimbabwe continues to expand, with the latest data showing an increase from 30,907 users in the first quarter of 2025 to 40,146 in the second quarter, marking a 29.98% rise over the period.
According to the latest performance report by the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ), there has been consistent growth in VSAT subscriptions, which Starlink falls under.
Since its introduction in September 2024, VSAT subscriptions have continued to rise steadily, reflecting a 500% increase within the first four months of Starlink’s operations in the country.
The rapid uptake of Starlink in Zimbabwe reflects a trend observed in other key African markets such as Nigeria, Kenya, and Rwanda, where subscriber numbers surged shortly after the service’s introduction.
In comparison, average user growth rates in these countries have ranged from about 250% to over 1,000%, a pattern now closely mirrored in Zimbabwe, where subscriptions have risen by nearly 900% since launch.
This growth can also be attributed to several government initiatives that have adopted Starlink for use in key sectors such as health and education, thereby providing affordable, high-speed Internet to support improved service delivery.
Subsequently, these surging growth rates tend to stabilise over time, reflecting an S-curve adoption pattern, where initial enthusiasm and unmet connectivity demand drive rapid early uptake before settling into a more sustainable growth trajectory.
This model has also been observed in other African markets following Starlink’s entry, indicating that while Zimbabwe’s current growth may gradually stabilise, the service is likely to maintain a strong, expanding user base as coverage widens and capacity constraints are lifted.
Source: https://spaceinafrica.com/2025/10/30/zimbabwe-records-29-growth-in-starlink-users-reaching-40146/