Starlink Goes Live in Liberia
Source: Techweez
Starlink, Space X’s satellite internet service, has announced that the service is officially operational in Liberia. This marks Starlink’s first market entry into Africa in 2025, laying the groundwork for more penetration across the continent. This license comes after the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) signed a one-year licencing agreement with Starlink to…
Kenya’s New Regulatory Measures Target Starlink and Other Satellite ISPs with Increased Licence Fees
Kenya’s Communications Authority has proposed significantly raising licence costs for satellite internet service providers (ISPs) like Starlink. Under the new proposal, a 15-year operating licence would jump from USD 12,302 (KSH 1,579,614) to USD 115,331 (KSH 14,808,846), marking nearly a 1,000% increase. Additionally, providers would need to pay a yearly fee of 0.4% based on their total revenue.…
Starlink Resumes Major Price Restructuring in Nigeria After Regulatory Reset
Source: Starlink
In an email to subscribers, Starlink announced plans to implement a revised pricing structure. This move follows an earlier attempt to adjust tariffs on October 1, 2024, which faced significant backlash and regulatory scrutiny from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).
Prior Regulatory Challenge
The NCC had raised concerns over Starlink’s unilateral decision to…
Starlink Now Operational in Cape Verde
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Starlink, SpaceX's satellite internet service, has officially launched in Cape Verde, marking it as the latest African country to approve and adopt the low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite-based connectivity solution. This development brings the total number of countries where Starlink is operational to 117. Elon Musk announced the milestone on the microblogging platform X,…
Namibia Halts Starlink Operations Over Lack of Licensing
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has formally ordered Starlink to halt its satellite internet operations within the country, citing a lack of the required telecommunications license.
After a thorough investigation, CRAN discovered that Starlink was providing internet services in Namibia without obtaining the necessary proper licensing. Consequently, on November 26,…
Starlink Applies for Licenses to Operate in Tanzania
Source: Starlink
Starlink, SpaceX's satellite internet service, is one step closer to launching operations in Tanzania. The company’s local entity, Starlink Satellite Tanzania Limited, has submitted applications for the necessary licenses to the Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA).
The November 15, 2024, public notice confirms that Starlink has applied for national…
Morocco Prepares to License Starlink and OneWeb for Satellite Internet Services in 2025
The National Telecommunications Regulatory Agency in Morocco is preparing to grant licenses to SpaceX's Starlink and OneWeb, allowing them to offer satellite internet services in the country beginning in 2025. Should this proceed, Morocco would be among the first North African countries to activate Starlink’s LEO (low-Earth orbit) satellite network, potentially setting a precedent for other…
SpaceX’s Starlink Secures License to Operate in Chad
Source: Starlink
Chad has officially licensed SpaceX’s Starlink services, making it the latest African country to approve Starlink's low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite internet services. Elon Musk shared the news on the microblogging platform X, highlighting the progress toward enhanced digital connectivity in Africa.
Chad’s Minister of Communications, Digital Economy, and Administrative…
Starlink Temporarily Suspends Planned Price Increase for Nigerian Subscribers Amid Regulatory Disputes
Source: Starlink
Starlink, the satellite internet service owned by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, has temporarily suspended its recent increase in monthly subscription fees for Nigerian users. This suspension follows backlash and regulatory scrutiny over the price adjustment implemented on October 1, 2024.
In a communication sent to subscribers on Thursday, Starlink explained its decision and…
Starlink Terminals Sell Out in Major Cities in Kenya, Nigeria, Zambia and Zimbabwe
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Starlink terminals have sold out in major cities in Kenya, Nigeria, Zambia and Zimbabwe, signalling the high adoption of its satellite services across Africa. These include Harare and its environs in Zimbabwe, Zambia’s capital, Lusaka, and Nairobi, Kenya. Starlink’s high-speed internet service has also sold out in several Nigerian cities, including Abuja, Lagos, Kano, Port…