Starlink Pricing Adjustment in Zimbabwe for July 2025
In a recent development, Starlink, the satellite internet service provider, has announced changes to its pricing structure and activation fees in Zimbabwe. These changes are particularly notable in high-demand areas, such as parts of Bulawayo, where an additional activation fee has been introduced.
For those interested in purchasing Starlink in Bulawayo, it's recommended to first attempt a purchase to check availability. However, due to high demand, some parts of the city are currently sold out, despite the Starlink Map showing the city as open.
In high-demand areas, an activation fee of $250 is applicable for the Starlink Mini Kit, bringing the total cost to $473. For the Standard Kit in these areas, the activation charge is lower at $50, making the total cost $463. In contrast, areas considered low demand, such as Shurugwi, do not require this activation fee.
In high-demand areas like Bulawayo, the $30 monthly Residential Lite subscription option is no longer available; only the $50/month Residential package can be chosen. Furthermore, the installment payment option for Starlink kits has been removed in Zimbabwe, making the upfront cost including activation fees mandatory.
While there is speculation about possible similar fees being introduced in other large cities like Harare, no official fee for Harare was mentioned as of the latest update. As of now, Starlink is not available for purchase in Harare or its surroundings.
For queries related to Starlink in Zimbabwe, a WhatsApp group is available at this link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KL828sVKAOjFCZLkPUsL77.
Here's a summary of the latest pricing and activation fee structure in Zimbabwe:
| Area Type | City Example | Activation Fee | Kit Type | Total Kit Price | |------------------------|----------------|----------------|-----------------|-----------------| | High Demand Area | Bulawayo | $250 (Mini Kit) | Mini Kit | $473 | | High Demand Area | Bulawayo | $50 (Standard Kit) | Standard Kit | $463 | | Low Demand Area | Shurugwi | $0 | Mini Kit | $223 | | Low Demand Area | Shurugwi | $0 | Standard Kit | $412 |
This reflects the latest pricing and activation fee structure updated in July 2025 for Zimbabwe.
The Starlink satellite internet service provider has implemented an activation fee of $250 for the Mini Kit and $50 for the Standard Kit in high-demand areas such as Bulawayo, making the total cost for the former $473 and the latter $463. In contrast, in low-demand areas like Shurugwi, no activation fee is required for either Kit, reducing the cost significantly.
