São Tomé and Príncipe has historically been confined by a few underwater cables and inadequate terrestrial networks; the high-speed, low-latency broadband service represents a substantial improvement, standing as the perfect solution to the country’s internet limitations.
Although government organizations, companies, and wealthier families are expected to be the primary users initially, the launch is a move in the right direction toward enhancing digital access throughout the island nation.
As seen on SpaceAfrica, Starlink provides two hardware solutions for São Tomé and Príncipe.
The Standard Kit costs STN 5,500 (USD 257.3), while the Mini Kit costs STN 4,400 (USD 206).
Monthly subscriptions are available in two tiers.
The Residential plan costs STN 1,700 per month (USD 79.5), while the Residential Lite plan costs STN 1,300 per month (USD 60.8).
São Tomé and Príncipe’s internet penetration
São Tomé and Príncipe, a small island nation in the Gulf of Guinea, has seen significant development in internet access over the past decade.
However, connectivity still trails behind many countries.
As of 2025, over 61.5% of the population accesses the internet, a huge increase from 32% in 2022, owing mostly to mobile access and improving network coverage, according to DataReportal.
Mobile networks provide for the vast majority of internet access, with over 154,000 active cellular connections, the bulk of which are capable of broadband (3G/4G) connectivity.
Fixed broadband, on the other hand, is still uncommon, with just a tiny percentage of houses having such connections and total fixed subscribers in the low thousands.
