Billionaire Elon Musk’s Starlink may invest about R2-billion in the country, according to a report.
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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.
ICT regulatory expert Dominic Cull has said it could take two years or more before Starlink is licensed to operate in South Africa.
Starlink has been launched in Lesotho amid intense pressure from the Donald Trump administration over tariffs.
Starlink has taken aim at “misleading claims” in sections of the media about its views on South Africa’s BEE laws.
The decision whether to award Elon Musk’s Starlink an operating licence in South Africa will ultimately rest with Icasa.
There are mounting concerns about the impact of Starlink and other satellite services on radioastronomy in South Africa.
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