Political and Telco Roadblocks Stall Starlink's South African Launch

Political and Telco roadblocks stall Starlink's South African launch

South African telcos and regulators use political and regulatory hurdles to delay Starlink’s entry, stalling rural internet access.

South Africa's government is seizing Starlink kits due to unauthorized operations

South Africans in remote areas found a lifeline in Starlink’s fast internet, even though the service was never officially available in the country. But now, regulators are cracking down, seizing kits and cutting off connections.So, how did we get here?For nearly two years, Starlink has operated in a legal grey area in South Africa. The company never secured a license to operate locally, citing issues with South Africa’s Black Economic Empowermen…

Starlink disconnects South African users as regulators clamp down on grey market access

Starlink has shut down internet access for South African users on roaming plans after ICASA warned the service is unlicensed. The move affects thousands relying on the satellite provider.

Starlink halts service in South Africa, what comes next for its market entry?

Starlink has decided to play by the rules and cut off its service for South African users who accessed its broadband through international roaming plans. The move follows a clampdown by the  Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA), which has intensified its enforcement against unauthorised use, ordering distributors like ICASAsePush to halt operations and warning users that accessing the service without a licence is illegal.…