Starlink’s African push hits twin regulatory roadblocks

Starlink argues its application was ‘misunderstood’  – Windhoek Observer

Staff Writer  Starlink says the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia’s (Cran) decision to reject its licence application is based on a misunderstanding of its operations and compliance. The satellite internet provider responded after Cran declined its applications for a telecommunications service licence and radio spectrum access last week.  Cran cited failure to meet ownership and regulatory requirements in its decision.  However, in …

Starlink Denied License in Namibia Over Local Ownership Requirements

March 31, 2026 – Namibia has turned down Starlink’s bid to provide satellite internet services in the country, dealing another blow to the provider’s attempts to expand in southern Africa. The company’s Namibian subsidiary, Starlink Internet Services Namibia Limited, had applied for a telecommunications service license and associated spectrum license, but was rejected by the country.“Despite 98.6 percent public support during the consultation pr…

Starlink’s African push hits twin regulatory roadblocks

The Elon Musk-owned company is contesting its rejection in Namibia, and ICASA has yet to act on a directive clearing the way for it to operate in SA.