The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa is the regulatory body responsible for overseeing the country's communications sector.
Elon Musk’s Starlink continues to face issues in South Africa. Here’s what has happened so far
Starlink began its African expansion in 2023, launching first in Nigeria. Starlink is now active in several African countries, including Kenya, Rwanda, and Mozambique.
Starlink disconnects South African users as regulators clamp down on grey market access
Starlink has suspended accounts of South African users accessing its service through international roaming. The disconnection follows pressure from South Africa’s telecoms regulator, ICASA, due to licensing issues.
After service suspension, Starlink faces high-stakes push for South Africa licence
Starlink has cut off services for South African users accessing broadband through international roaming plans. ICASA has intensified enforcement against unauthorized use of Starlink's services, leading to service terminations.
South Africa seizes Starlink kits in crackdown on local resellers
ICASA has begun seizing Starlink equipment from local resellers to enforce telecom laws. The regulator's actions are part of a broader effort to shut down unauthorized usage of Starlink's satellite internet services.
Starlink’s South Africa launch faces regulatory turbulence amid BEE compliance debate
ICASA issued a warning to South Africans using unlicensed Starlink services. Starlink has not submitted a formal application for operating licenses in South Africa.
