Elon Musk’s satellite Internet company, Starlink, has been granted a license by the Republic of Chad with the goal of expanding Internet connectivity throughout the central African country.
Following talks that started in 2021, this breakthrough is a major step in closing the digital gap, as in 2022, only 12% of Chad’s population had access to the Internet.
By providing coverage to locations without fiber optics, Starlink’s satellite technology will assist in digitizing public services and promote technological innovation in outlying areas.
