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MTN Uganda chairman Charles Mbire said the company is open to a Starlink partnership after Uganda formally licensed the satellite internet provider on May 15.
Elon Musk's Starlink has long led the satellite internet race. Amazon's $11.57 billion Globalstar acquisition signals the gap is about to get smaller.
Elon Musk has alleged bribery and race-based discrimination in South Africa's telecom rules, saying Starlink has been unable to secure a license to operate.
Namibia has rejected Starlink’s licence bid, blocking the satellite internet provider from operating as regulators enforce compliance with national telecom laws.
Elon Musk brings Starlink to the Central African Republic, boosting digital access as Iranians plead for connectivity amid a nationwide blackout.
Elon Musk says South Africa’s race-based telecom rules block Starlink, despite $121.8 million investment and plans for rural schools.
Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, may soon expand to South Africa as the government eases foreign ownership rules.
Namibia reviews Starlink’s license applications, bringing Elon Musk’s satellite service closer to formal approval.
Starlink and Cisco team up with Rwanda to build a gateway, expand connectivity and train millions for the digital economy.
Starlink has paused new internet kit orders in Lagos and Abuja after hitting capacity, with rising prices and regulatory hurdles weighing on Nigerian users.
The expansion comes after significant upgrades to network capacity, aimed at boosting connectivity in Africa’s most populous nation.
The move aligns with Ghana’s broader push to tighten oversight of big tech and ensure equitable participation in its growing digital economy.
SpaceX and Airtel Africa team up to roll out Starlink’s low-latency internet, aiming to bridge rural Africa’s digital divide with satellite connectivity.
Congo lifts ban on Elon Musk’s Starlink, clearing the way for satellite internet in underserved regions amid efforts to expand access across Africa.
The move comes as countries across the continent ramp up efforts to improve digital connectivity and attract foreign investment.
Starlink halts new residential kit orders in Nigeria, citing regulatory hurdles over its proposed price adjustments.