Those trying to
sign up online are being met with a message that the network is currently maxed
out — and that they’ll have to wait their turn.
“Starlink
service is currently at capacity in your area. However, the good news is you
can still place a deposit now to reserve your spot on the waitlist,” reads the
notice on the Starlink website.
The message
further explains that while there’s no set timeframe for when new connections
will open, the company’s engineers are racing to boost satellite capacity and
widen coverage.
The development
has left many tech-savvy residents frustrated, with some saying they had hoped
to switch from unreliable local internet providers. Others joked on social
media that Bulawayo had “broken the internet” with the high demand.
Starlink,
operated by SpaceX, has been a game changer since its rollout in Zimbabwe
earlier this year, offering high-speed internet even in remote areas. But for
now, in Bulawayo, the digital highway is gridlocked — and users can only wait
for their turn to log in. Chronicle
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