Starlink announced the availability of its satellite internet service in Kenya.
- Starlink is now available in 6 African countries – Kenya, Nigeria, Mozambique, Rwanda, Reunion and Mayotte.
- South Africa is still not listed as a launch market for Starlink and the deployment date is listed as “unknown”.
- Icasa says Starlink has not applied for any of the licenses it needs to operate in South Africa.
- The DA blamed the ANC’s empowerment requirements for Starlink’s apparent lack of interest in South Africa.
- The Electronic Communications Act requires at least 30% equity ownership by previously disadvantaged groups.
- Communications Minister Mondli Gungubele denied that government is blocking Starlink’s operation in South Africa.
- Starlink has not launched officially in South Africa yet but is available in other African countries.