Is Starlink the Best Internet in Ghana Now? A Remote Worker's Perspective

[@IvyProsper]

This was great Rich! Very detailed information.

[@RichHackman]

Thanks Ivy! Following in the footsteps of amazing creators like yourself!

[@techultron_etron]

​@@RichHackmanbro which region does it work properly

[@RichHackman]

@@techultron_etron I have not personally tested Starlink outside of the Greater Accra Region, but according to Starlink's Availability Map (www.starlink.com/map), their internet service should work in every region in Ghana

[@dandogamer]

​@@RichHackmanhey rich, I'm working with a non profit in ghana. We have to vaccinate and track vaccinations in very rural areas I'm wondering if starlink works in these areas as it could help our cause greatly 🙏

[@RichHackman]

@dandogamer that is the big selling point of Starlink. Because internet is provided by satellites up above, it means that it can provide service to even the most remote areas. According to their availability map ( www.starlink.com/map ) they do provide service to the whole of Ghana, so I would say you should try it. If you do please write back and let me know how it went and what region of the country you tried it in

[@crazyintherain]

Rich, this review is fantastic! Reliable internet access in rural places in Ghana and the rest of Africa is truly life-changing, opening up so many opportunities for education, work, and staying connected. Not having to constantly worry about data limits is great, even if the upload speeds are a bit slower. Starlink is such a game-changer for communities that have been underserved for so long-great job highlighting that!

[@RichHackman]

Thanks Anna!! I think it's obvious but I'm super excited about the potential of technology opening up Africa to the rest of the world. Thanks for watching and always following my journey

[@sloansanford898]

This was very helpful…thank you.

[@RichHackman]

You're welcome!

[@larrythompson6363]

This is outstanding Rich! Great work!

[@RichHackman]

Hey thanks Larry! 🙏🏿💯

[@marki7901]

Chale ! This is really indeed a great video !!! Thanks !!! ❤

[@RichHackman]

Thanks Marki but how do you know Chale? 🤣

[@marki7901]

@ eii… I am in Ghana 4 now 😆 🫣

[@RichHackman]

@@marki7901 ah ok I see, enjoy my friend!

[@marki7901]

@@RichHackman Merci !! Please make more tech videos, we love it 😊

[@kwamealan283]

This was so easily explained. Thank you for this video. I am definitely sold. 🙂

[@RichHackman]

I'm glad it was helpful! Let me know if you have any other questions.

[@setorliguddah]

You have gained a new subscriber

[@RichHackman]

Thanks Setor!! More to come

[@jsarpei]

Love this Rich! Thank you for sharing!

[@RichHackman]

Thank you!! Glad you saw it! 😄

[@BazeetAbass]

Very well articulated. Amazing content

[@RichHackman]

Really appreciate it! Glad you enjoyed it! 👍

[@co7898]

Cool content. Great vibes 🎉🎉🎉

[@RichHackman]

Thanks!

[@lilykingston207]

You've gained a new subscriber 😊

[@techultron_etron]

Nice video man

[@mawulomking9986]

Thanks for shariing your experience using starlink in Ghana. Wish you had mentorship on how Ghanaians could get remote jobs to do online. Thank you once again.

[@RichHackman]

My pleasure! And your mentorship suggestion is a good one but I'd have to become more of an authority on the subject first. Considering that I first got my job in the US in-office and then later they allowed me to be fully remote I think that would be an unrelatable experience to learn from for most Ghanaians. But maybe I can pool together some knowledge from people I know working remotely in Ghana and Africa and see what we can learn from that

[@QwecySlim]

Awesome content

[@RichHackman]

Thanks for watching. I appreciate it!

[@annmarie2332]

Thanks for the information ❤❤❤🇰🇳🇯🇲

[@RichHackman]

You're welcome!

[@halleluyahisrael]

Great video brother !! ✔️

[@RichHackman]

Thanks for watching 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@chieduonabu6252]

Richie Hackman is baaaack!

[@RichHackman]

Yeah man!

[@MsGifty]

Thank you so much for this video. I just started working remotely in Ghana. the internet is so bad in the evenings that it affects video meetings and communication. I nearly gave up and wanted to return back to the states. Then i heard of starlink but i was still skeptical. Watching your video has given me hope so i will be trying it. Quick question- do you think the Starlink mini will work in Ghana if i purchase it in the US and continue my monthly payments. Since it is for roaming.

[@michaelikupa8331]

Just get Telecel FIbre broadband. Starlink is waaayyy slower compared to it. It depends on where you're located though

[@bigchungus208]

​@@michaelikupa8331 have you considered if her location has access to fibre? Most areas in Ghana don't have fibre connectivity

[@RichHackman]

My understanding is that Starlink products purchased outside of Ghana will work, but also that in the future Starlink may start charging fees for people who acquire the equipment that way. There may also be the risk that they later make your equipment ineffective. I don't have a definitive answer for you so there is definitely a risk involved

[@MsGifty]

@RichHackman Noted. Thank you for the reply.

[@leslieoteng5593]

Hi Rich. I will be working 2 months every year in Ghana. My question is. Is it possible to activate/subscribe for just the 2 months I am working in Ghana and cancel the subscription whenever I am not in Ghana?

[@RichHackman]

So pausing your service depends on what plan you have. If you have a Residential plan like I do, unfortunately you can't pause it and pick it up again later. It seems the only plans you can do that with are the Roam, Mobile Priority, or Business Aviation plans at this point. Maybe check out my video about Google Fi Wireless and see if that might be a better solution for your 2 month period: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZObnZ98iMZ4oqc

[@adwoa_agyemang]

Does starlink work in particularly well in all locations?

[@RichHackman]

I haven't tested Starlink in multiple locations. It is really meant to be an at-home Internet solution rather than a portable solution. Think of it more like a DSTV satellite dish service. Starlink's coverage map includes all of Ghana, and since it is satellite and not cellular, I'm confident that it will have similar if not better performance in more remote areas

[@innertee1885]

It is a remote antenna that can be used even in the bush​@@RichHackman

[@adwoa_agyemang]

@ Thank you!

[@henryyamoah7202]

Great 🙏

[@akuoko_konadu]

Nice video, taxes in Ghana 😢😢😢

[@RichHackman]

Yea man, taxes, e-levy, every type of way to take money to pay off national debts 😭😭😭

[@cobbybrown1793]

Please how many devices can be connected to the starlink standard And will they all get the same download speed

[@RichHackman]

It depends on your setup. Each Starlink router can technically connect up to about 235 devices, but like any other network when you have more devices connected you can expect Internet speed to start to decrease depending on the different uses of each device

[@cobbybrown1793]

@RichHackman thanks

[@charleswillcock3235]

Upload on most services in the UK is slower than the download.

[@nupc717]

16:07 🔑🔑🔑

[@techultron_etron]

Is the data on starlink in Ghana free

[@RichHackman]

Starlink is currently only a home-based internet and data service provider. It is a post-payment, fixed monthly subscription so at the end of every month you will pay GHS 770 regardless of the amount of data you use. Currently Starlink cannot be connected to your phone outside of the range of your home wifi network

[@Fist-r3n]

Hope every average Ghanaian can afford it

[@nupc717]

the music is too high good vid nonetheless got better towards the end

[@marki7901]

You look like Rigge Yates, BBC host

[@RichHackman]

That is definitely the first time I've ever gotten that comment 🤣