American billionaire Elon Musk offered free internet to 2.4 million South African students
The US ambassador to South Africa says Elon Musk offered schools free Starlink internet but refused the government's demand for 30% local ownership.
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American media billionaire John Malone predicts $10 billion Musk-Ellison deal for Skydance
John Malone expects Elon Musk's SpaceX to strike a global content deal with Skydance and invest up to $10 billion to help cut its debt.
Elon Musk's Starlink feud with billionaire Mukesh Ambani draws in Sunil Mittal
Elon Musk's public fight with Mukesh Ambani over Starlink's stalled India launch has drawn in Sunil Mittal and an influential Hindu nationalist group.
Elon Musk mocks Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani as ‘prime minister’ in Starlink feud
Elon Musk mocked Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani as the country’s “real boss” after blaming unnamed oligarchs for blocking Starlink in India.
Elon Musk asks if Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani is the ‘real boss of India’
Elon Musk asked whether Mukesh Ambani is “the real boss of India” after the government denied blocking Starlink, saying all satellite operators await security clearance.
Elon Musk mocks Delta's Wi-Fi after airline picks Amazon over Starlink
Elon Musk has escalated his feud with Delta, joking that its Wi-Fi could contain a rogue AI, after the airline picked Amazon's Leo over Starlink.
South Africa pleads with Elon Musk on Starlink as Amazon finds a way in without him
South Africa's deputy communications minister has appealed to Elon Musk to compromise on Starlink's 30% ownership hurdle, while Amazon's rival satellite service enters via Herotel.
Elon Musk receives the Order of Freedom, one of Ukraine's highest honours
Zelenskyy awarded Elon Musk the Order of Freedom for Starlink's role in the war, while pressing him to allow its use over Russian territory.
Elon Musk renews Starlink push for India, targeting 440 million rural users locked out of 4G coverage
Elon Musk has renewed his pitch for Starlink in India, targeting the country's 440 million rural internet users as SpaceX reapplies for regulatory approval to deploy its next-generation satellite constellation.
SpaceX shares fall below $135 IPO price for the first time since debut
SpaceX shares fell below their $135 IPO price for the first time on Wednesday, leaving investors in Elon Musk's rocket company with paper losses.
Elon Musk is a billionaire like everyone else again as fortune drops below $900 billion
Elon Musk's net worth has fallen below $900 billion as SpaceX shares slide toward their IPO price, wiping more than $500 billion since June.
Elon Musk's SpaceX to test Starlink links with South Africa ground stations
SpaceX will test laser links between new Starlink satellites and ground stations in South Africa, the one African market where Starlink cannot legally sell service.
Ugandan tycoon and MTN's largest individual shareholder Charles Mbire says the telecom giant is open to partnering with Starlink
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 faces a $11.57 billion challenge as Amazon buys Globalstar
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 alleges bribery in South Africa as Starlink fight over telecom rules intensifies
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 rejects Starlink licence application
Namibia has rejected Starlink’s licence bid, blocking the satellite internet provider from operating as regulators enforce compliance with national telecom laws.