African adoption of Starlink raises questions about internet infrastructure
Hacker News·1mo·bookofjoe
Africans are increasingly turning to Starlink for connectivity, suggesting satellite internet is filling real gaps in terrestrial infrastructure. For indie makers and bootstrapped founders in regions with spotty coverage, this shift could reshape how they think about connectivity dependencies and service availability.
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