How much is Elon Musk's Starlink in Zimbabwe? Here's the real cost
But before you start imagining Netflix with no buffering and Zoom calls with zero glitches, you probably want to know: how much is this thing going to cost you?
To get started with Starlink, you'll need a satellite internet kit, and there are two options currently available in Zimbabwe:
This is the more affordable and portable option. Installments: $50 (R885.20) deposit + $16.67 (R295.13)/month for 9 months OR $50 (R885.20) deposit + $25 (R442.52)/month for 9 months Total paid over time: $200 (R3 540.82)
Upfront option: $200 (R3 540.82) once-off
$200 (R3 540.82) once-off Shipping: $23 (R407.11) (delivers anywhere in Zimbabwe)
This is the full-sized kit with higher performance. Upfront only: $389 (R6 883.43)
$389 (R6 883.43) Shipping: $23 (R407.11)
According to TechZim , if you're opting for the Mini Kit and paying in full, you're looking at $223 (R3947.28) total. If you go for the Standard Kit, your total cost will be $412 (R7 295.00).
The key difference between the Mini and Standard kits lies in speed and capacity. The Mini Kit offers speeds of up to 100Mbps , more than enough for everyday browsing, streaming, and solo work-from-home setups.
offers speeds of , more than enough for everyday browsing, streaming, and solo work-from-home setups. The Standard Kit delivers up to 300Mbps or more, making it better for families, heavy streamers, or anyone sharing the connection with multiple users.
Once you've purchased your Starlink kit, you'll need to subscribe to one of the internet packages. Zimbabwe currently offers two main options Package Price in dollars Price in Rands Residential $50/month R885.27/month Residential Lite $30/month R531.16/month
Both come with unlimited data, but here's the catch:
During busy periods, like evenings or weekends, users on the Lite plan may experience slower speeds, as Starlink gives priority to Residential subscribers. Outside of peak times, both plans usually perform the same, according to Tech Zim .
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