Starlink Mini is available at Mascom International for KSh 39,500, brand new and sealed, a compact satellite internet kit with its WiFi router built into the dish itself. Made by SpaceX, the Starlink Mini weighs 1.10 kg, measures 298.5 by 259 mm and draws an average of 25 to 40 watts. It accepts a 12 to 48 volt DC input, covers up to 112 square metres with dual-band WiFi 5, and carries an IP67 rating against dust and water. You can collect the Starlink Mini at our showroom on Kimathi Street in Nairobi CBD, or order it for pay-on-arrival delivery.
Built for NGO field staff, journalists, field engineers and tour operators across Kenya, the Starlink Mini solves a familiar problem: work that stops the moment mobile data fades. Away from Safaricom and Airtel masts, in places like northern Kenya or the Maasai Mara, a phone hotspot often drops to nothing. The Starlink Mini connects to satellites instead, so you can send reports, join video calls and upload photos from a camp, a construction site or a parked project vehicle. Its low power draw means a suitable solar kit or vehicle supply can keep the Starlink Mini running all day.
Where most Nairobi electronics shops sell Starlink kits through online ads with no physical address, Mascom International lets you see the Starlink Mini on the counter before you pay. Customers across Nairobi tell us they want one satellite kit they can carry between the office and the field, and the Starlink Mini slips into most laptop backpacks. Every unit we sell is sealed in its original box and covered by our 12-month warranty. Visit the store on Kimathi Street, or order on WhatsApp and pay when the Starlink Mini reaches your door anywhere in Kenya.
Common Questions About the Starlink Mini
How much is the Starlink Mini in Kenya?
The Starlink Mini costs KSh 39,500 brand new and sealed at Mascom International on Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. That price covers the full hardware kit: the Starlink Mini with its built-in WiFi router, kickstand, 15 m DC power cable and power supply. It also includes our 12-month warranty and pay-on-arrival delivery to all 47 counties. The monthly internet service plan is billed separately by Starlink. If you need the larger home kit instead, the Starlink V3 sells for KSh 53,000, which is KSh 13,500 more.
Should you buy the Starlink Mini or the Starlink V3?
Choose the Starlink Mini if you move around, and the Starlink V3 if your connection stays in one place. The Starlink Mini weighs 1.10 kg against 2.9 kg for the Starlink V3 antenna, and draws 25 to 40 watts instead of 75 to 100 watts. The Starlink V3 answers with a separate WiFi 6 tri-band router covering up to 297 square metres and 235 devices, against 112 square metres and 128 devices here. Field workers and travellers suit the Starlink Mini; family homes and busy offices suit the Starlink V3.
Will the Starlink Mini keep working during KPLC power cuts?
Yes, the Starlink Mini can stay online through a KPLC power cut if you feed it from a battery source. It averages 25 to 40 watts and accepts a 12 to 48 volt DC input, so a portable power station, a solar kit or a suitable vehicle supply can run it. A 500 watt-hour power station would, in theory, keep it going for roughly 12 to 20 hours. Starlink also lists 100W USB Power Delivery support through its USB-C to barrel jack accessory, which is sold separately.
Who should buy the Starlink Mini, and who should skip it?
The Starlink Mini suits people who need internet in more than one place: NGO field staff, journalists, surveyors, safari operators and anyone splitting time between Nairobi and an upcountry farm. Skip it if the kit will sit on one roof serving a busy household, school or office with many users at once. Its built-in router covers about 112 square metres, so a large home loses signal in far rooms. For that job, the Starlink V3 with its separate WiFi 6 router is the better fit, and Mascom International stocks both.
Does the Starlink Mini need a separate WiFi router?
No, the Starlink Mini has its WiFi router built into the antenna, so there is no second box to power or carry. The router uses dual-band WiFi 5 with 3x3 MU-MIMO, a technology that lets it talk to several devices at the same moment. Starlink rates it for up to 128 connected devices and up to 112 square metres of coverage. In practice that suits a site office, a tent camp, a small apartment or a team of colleagues sharing one connection on a field visit.
Can the Starlink Mini handle dust, rain and heat in Kenya?
Yes, the Starlink Mini carries an IP67 rating, meaning it is sealed against dust and can survive temporary immersion in water. That rating applies with the DC power cable and the Starlink plug installed, so keep the plug fitted in dusty or wet conditions. Starlink rates it to work from -30°C to 50°C, which comfortably covers hot lowland afternoons and cold highland nights. It stays operational in winds of 96 km/h or more, and the power supply itself is rated IP66 against strong water jets.
How is the monthly Starlink Mini service paid for?
The Starlink Mini hardware is a one-off purchase, while the internet service is a monthly plan billed separately by Starlink. You activate the kit and choose your plan through the Starlink app or website after unboxing. Plan names and prices change, so check the current options on Starlink's Kenya website before you buy. Mascom International sells the hardware only and does not set or collect service fees. Our staff can walk you through activation at the Kimathi Street store if you prefer help in person.
Is the Starlink Mini good for video calls and remote work?
Yes, the Starlink Mini handles video calls, cloud documents and email for remote workers who are far from fibre. It links to low-orbit satellites rather than a nearby mast, so your connection does not depend on how close you are to town. Speeds vary with the plan, the number of users and how clear the sky view is, so place the dish where trees and buildings leave its 110-degree field of view open. Buyers throughout Kenya report joining Zoom and Teams meetings from farms and site visits.
Technical Specifications
Core Function and Satellite Antenna
- Satellite antenna with a 110-degree field of view — it needs a wide patch of open sky, so set it clear of trees and roofs.
- Antenna and WiFi router share one housing — a single unit does both jobs, leaving no extra router box to carry or power.
- Average power draw of 25 to 40 watts — roughly the load of a laptop charger, which keeps battery and solar setups small.
- Operational in winds of 96 km/h or more — the dish keeps its link through strong gusts on open ground and rooftops.
- Monthly Starlink service plan required, billed separately by Starlink — the kit is the hardware, and the plan supplies the internet itself.
Compatibility and Built-In WiFi
- Dual-band WiFi 5, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac — connects older laptops and new phones alike on both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands.
- 3x3 MU-MIMO radio — the router sends data to several phones and laptops at once instead of making them take turns.
- Coverage up to 112 square metres — enough for a site office, a small house, a boardroom or a tented camp.
- Up to 128 connected devices — a whole workshop or field team can share one connection from a single kit.
- Managed through the Starlink app — check signal quality, obstructions and connected devices from your phone after setup.
Power
- DC input of 12 to 48 volts at 60 watts — it can run from mains, a solar kit or a suitable vehicle supply.
- Power supply rated 100 to 240 volts, 1.6 amps, 50 to 60 Hz — it works on standard Kenyan mains electricity.
- USB Power Delivery at 100 watts, 20V 5A minimum — needs Starlink's USB-C to barrel jack accessory, which is sold separately.
- A 500 watt-hour power station runs it for roughly 12 to 20 hours — simple arithmetic from Starlink's stated average draw.
- Far lighter on power than the 75 to 100 watts of the Starlink V3 — batteries and inverters last much longer.
Build and Weather Protection
- Antenna measures 298.5 x 259 x 38.5 mm — about the footprint of a laptop and thin enough for a backpack sleeve.
- Weighs 1.10 kg alone and 1.16 kg with kickstand — light enough to carry on foot to a hilltop or rooftop.
- Weighs 1.53 kg with kickstand and the 15 m cable — the whole working setup stays under two kilograms.
- IP67 rating with the DC cable and Starlink plug installed — sealed against dust and protected against heavy rain.
- Operating range of -30°C to 50°C — it keeps working through hot dry seasons and cold nights in the highlands.
Inclusions
- Starlink Mini antenna with integrated WiFi — the main unit, combining the satellite dish and the wireless router.
- Kickstand — holds the dish at a stable angle on the ground, a table, a vehicle roof or a flat terrace.
- 15 m DC power cable — enough reach to run power from a room or vehicle to an open spot outside.
- Power supply, itself rated IP66 — converts mains electricity into the DC input the antenna needs, and tolerates water jets.
- Starlink plug — seals the unused port so the IP67 dust and water rating stays in force.
Package Contents
The sealed Starlink Mini box holds everything needed to go online from mains power on the first day. Inside you will find the Starlink Mini antenna with integrated WiFi, the kickstand, the 15 m DC power cable, the power supply and the Starlink plug. The box measures 430 x 334 x 79 mm. The USB-C to barrel jack accessory and any extra mounts are sold separately, and the monthly service plan comes from Starlink.
Warranty
The Starlink Mini ships with a 12-month warranty through Mascom International, covering manufacturing defects under normal use. Cover applies to the antenna, the built-in router, the power supply and the cable supplied in the box. Bring any claim, with your receipt, to our service desk in Nairobi CBD, where our team handles it directly.
Where to Buy the Starlink Mini in Kenya
The Starlink Mini is in stock at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. We open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and you are welcome to hold the kit, feel its weight and check the box contents before paying. It comes in Starlink's white finish; confirm the stock on WhatsApp before you travel.
Reach our sales team through any of these:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
We deliver with pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties. Orders within Nairobi and its environs arrive the same day, and buyers in Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisumu, Nanyuki and Kitale receive theirs the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Your kit is backed by the 12-month warranty above. We stand by honest specifications, accurate pricing and after-sales support that continues long after the sale.
