Starlink could be years behind its rivals in launching LEO satellite broadband services in South Africa, a top ICT lawyer has said.
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The most direct competitor to Starlink, Amazon.com’s Project Kuiper, has changed its name as it gears up for a global roll-out.
Amazon has partnered with Vanu to deploy cellular towers in rural parts of Southern Africa using Kuiper satellites.
Project Kuiper, Amazon’s satellite internet rival to Starlink, is gearing up to launch services across Africa and the Middle East.
Starlink might not enjoy the same head-start it has in other markets, opening an opportunity for Project Kuiper.
Experts believe the nascent satellite market will be shaped by a variety of forces as it develops and expands.
There are mounting concerns about the impact of Starlink and other satellite services on radioastronomy in South Africa.
The first 27 satellites for Amazon’s Kuiper broadband internet constellation have been launched into space.
Amazon.com plans to launch the first 27 satellites for its Project Kuiper internet network next week.
Direct-to-cell technology could transform the global telecoms landscape. However, the technology must first prove itself.