The confirmation follows Starlink’s listing of Uganda on its official website, indicating that the company’s satellite broadband service is now available to customers in the country.
The development comes months after Uganda cleared the way for Starlink to operate in the country. In May 2026, the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) signed a memorandum of understanding and an operational licence agreement with Starlink, paving the way for the company to provide satellite internet services.
Starlink uses a network of low-Earth-orbit satellites to deliver internet connectivity directly to terminals installed at homes, businesses and institutions. The technology could help address connectivity gaps in areas where fibre and mobile networks remain limited.
Uganda’s approval also allows Starlink to enter infrastructure-sharing arrangements with licensed telecom operators, potentially extending connectivity to underserved and unserved communities.
The entry of the Musk-owned service is expected to intensify competition in Uganda’s internet market while giving consumers another option for broadband connectivity.
The launch also marks a significant shift from Uganda’s traditional reliance on terrestrial fibre, towers and microwave infrastructure.