South African residents can now pre-order Elon Musk’s low-latency, high-speed internet option, Starlink. Do note that Starlink isn’t available in South Africa just yet, but you can reserve your spot in the meantime. SpaceX began deploying Starlink satellites in 2019, and the service should be available in South Africa by 2022. Here’s what you need to know. Starlink in South Africa But first, what is Starlink? Elon Musk’s Starlink initiative will eventually see 4 409 satellites launched into orbit; followed by an additional 7 518 that will do their work at a slightly lower altitude. The satellite system will provide global internet coverage.