Nairobi, Jan. 15 -- Elon Musk-owned, Starlink has introduced an instalment payment option for its portable mini internet kit in Kenya, lowering the upfront cost for customers as the satellite internet firm seeks to drive subscriptions in a market where uptake has recently shown volatility.

Under the new plan, subscribers will pay Sh6,750 at purchase for the mini kit, alongside a mandatory activation charge of Sh16,250 as well as shipping and handling fees of Sh3,010, before spreading the remaining hardware cost over six monthly instalments.

Customers on the plan will make monthly payments of Sh4,500 towards the kit for six months, in addition to the standard Sh6,500 monthly internet subscription fee charged for residential users.

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