Nairobi, Feb. 8 -- The network latency on Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service in Kenya fell sharply in 2025 following the activation of local network infrastructure, significantly improving the user experience.

Latency refers to the time it takes for data to travel from one point on a network to another.

According to speed-test data from US-based network intelligence firm Ookla, latency on Starlink's network in Kenya dropped by 87 percent after the company deployed a local point of presence (PoP) in Nairobi in January 2025.

Latency, typically measured in milliseconds (ms), strongly affects the responsiveness of digital activities such as video conferencing, online gaming and streaming. Lower latency improves the quality of ...