1 min readBy Solomon Ekanem
Elon Musk’s Starlink begins cutting off South African users as licensing deadlock delays launch
Elon Musk’s Starlink has started restricting South African users who relied on its international roaming service for internet access, highlighting the gap between the government’s push to attract satellite internet providers and the regulatory hurdles still preventing the company from officially launching in the country.
By Solomon EkanemSouth Africa
Starlink is not officially launched in South Africa due to regulatory delays, including licensing and economic empowerment disputes. Image: Britta Pedersen: dpa picture alliance agency via Getty Images.
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- 28 words · 1 min read
- Published
- October 25, 2026
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- Solomon Ekanem
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- Business Insider