Tuesday 01 September, 2026 – Following regulatory and operating license approval on Friday, 15 May 2026, Starlink has officially launched its satellite internet service in Uganda.
“Starlink’s high-speed, low-latency internet is now available in Uganda! 🛰️🇺🇬❤️”
The announcement was made on Starlink’s official X account, accompanied by a link to the updated Starlink availability map, which highlights Uganda in blue as one of its active service areas.
With the launch, Uganda is now part of Starlink’s global coverage network, allowing users across Uganda to legally order Starlink hardware kits, activate Starlink subscriptions, and access customer support through the Starlink Uganda portal, starlink.com/ug, in addition to the global starlink.com.
The launch also opens doors for international travellers coming to Uganda with active Starlink Roam plans to continue using the service “legally” while in the country.
Starlink Prices in Uganda?
Monthly Subscriptions
According to the Starlink Uganda portal, monthly subscriptions start at UGX 203,704 for the Residential (Lite) package, limited to 100 Mbps. Above that, the Residential package will go for UGX 285,185 per month for 400+ Mbps. These prices don’t include a hardware kit and installation.
Starlink Hardware Kits in Uganda
There are two options here: the Standard hardware kit and the Mini.
Buying the Standard Starlink hardware kit costs UGX 1,743,778, plus a regulatory fee of UGX 437,036, and shipping & handling of UGX 115,741. This brings the one-time cost of the Standard hardware kit to roughly UGX 2,300,000, excluding the monthly subscription.
The Mini Starlink hardware kit costs UGX 1,306,741, plus a regulatory fee of UGX 437,036, and shipping & handling of UGX 115,741. This brings the one-time cost of the Mini hardware kit to roughly UGX 1,860,000, excluding the monthly subscription.
Additional Starlink hardware kits, Mini Wall Mount, Mini Pivot Mount and Router Mini, which are optional, go for UGX 231,481, 289,33, and 231,481, respectively.
Starlink Customer Support in Uganda
So far, there is only one way to reach Starlink customer support in Uganda: fill out a contact form on the Starlink Website, and they’ll get back to you by email or phone call.
What to Expect as Starlink Launches in Uganda
With Starlink’s entry, Uganda joins a growing list of African countries, including Burundi, South Sudan, Kenya and Rwanda, embracing low-Earth orbit satellite internet. Here’s what to expect:
Faster and more reliable internet in rural and underserved areas where fibre and mobile networks remain inconsistent.
More competition for existing internet service providers, particularly in hard-to-reach regions such as Mount Elgon, Fort Portal, Kasese, and Kalangala, where connectivity challenges remain common.
A new option for health and academic institutions, businesses, and individuals who heavily rely on stable connectivity for work, study, or managing large data and storage systems.
Starlink’s entry may also accelerate price competition in Uganda’s fibre internet market, where consumers have long complained about inconsistent speeds and frequent outages.
“Many African leaders thought Elon Musk was their best inroad into the Trump Administration… There was a mad rush for every President in Africa to authorise Starlink to operate in their countries, thinking that once you make Musk happy, you’re inside the White House.” – Robert Kabushenga on The Bad Natives Podcast
