Starlink led download speeds in most sub-Saharan African markets

TL;DR: Ookla said Starlink recorded the fastest broadband download speeds in most sub-Saharan African markets where it operates, while terrestrial internet service providers often delivered lower latency and faster upload speeds.

Starlink recorded the fastest broadband download speeds in most sub-Saharan African markets where it currently operates, according to the latest figures cited by Ookla. The comparison covered sub-Saharan African markets where Starlink is active and measured broadband performance against terrestrial internet service providers.

Ookla said Starlink did not lead on every performance metric in those markets. The report said many terrestrial operators offered better latency, which affects response time, and better upload speeds than Starlink.

The findings show a split in broadband performance across sub-Saharan Africa. Starlink led on download speed in most of its active markets in the region, while fixed and other terrestrial providers remained stronger on latency and uploads, based on Ookla's figures.

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• What did Ookla say about Starlink download speeds in sub-Saharan Africa?
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