The final policy direction to Icasa is an important step towards the licensing of Starlink in South Africa.
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SpaceX is committed to spending R2.5-billion in the country, a senior company executive has told local ISPs.
The move that could benefit Elon Musk’s SpaceX and other private space ventures.
Starlink might not enjoy the same head-start it has in other markets, opening an opportunity for Project Kuiper.
Starlink suffered one of its biggest international outages on Thursday when a software failure knocked users offline.
The EFF has said that it will “never allow” Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite service to be launched in South Africa.
Experts believe the nascent satellite market will be shaped by a variety of forces as it develops and expands.
US President Donald Trump has accused Elon Musk of benefiting excessively from government EV subsidies.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has backed the communications minister’s plans for BEE reform in the ICT sector.
Demand for Starlink in African cities risks network congestion and potential surcharge fees to ensure access.