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      well african people get accessible internet, at the expense of scientific research. which one would be more relevant to humanity? one might ask…

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        But how much of the internet in Africa is actually served by Starlink?

        Africa is a massive continent with a wealth of countries with varying demographics, it’s no wonder that they have a 40% internet penetration rate compared to the world average 60%.

        I don’t think Starlink is going to change that.

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          yea, after much thought, i doubt starlink to be yet profitable in africa

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            I hope it stays that way. Africa doesn’t need more greedy white billionaires leeching from them.