Traditional internet service providers (ISPs) often struggle to reach remote areas, leaving millions without reliable connectivity. By Selma Lomax [email protected]This decision holds the potential to significantly reconfigure Liberia’s digital landscape, presenting opportunities for advancement while posing substantial challenges. Unlike traditional internet service providers (ISPs) reliant on physical cables, Starlink leverages a network of low-orbiting satellites to deliver internet connectivity. In his article on Starlink’s potential entry into Liberia, Liberian scholar, J. Mawolo Baysah outlined the opportunities and risks associated with the company operating in Liberia. This could play a significant role in closing Liberia’s digital divide, by ensuring that all Liberians have access to basic online resources and opportunities, said Dr. Baysah.

Source: Front Page Africa October 14, 2024 16:59 UTC