Safaricom PLC has refuted widespread social media rumors suggesting that it has blocked the payment of Starlink subscriptions via its mobile money platform, MPESA. In response to these allegations, Safaricom clarified that customers can still use MPESA to pay for Starlink internet subscriptions and that the circulating information is inaccurate.
These claims surfaced amid growing excitement over Starlink’s internet service, which many believe will significantly impact and potentially disrupt the local internet market. Safaricom emphasized that the option to pay for Starlink remains available, countering the misinformation spreading across various digital platforms.
