Safaricom takes on Starlink with aggressive 5G push in rural Kenya
Safaricom has slashed router prices from KES 25,000 ($192) to KES 3,000 ($23) to make 5G more accessible. The company is targeting upcountry users with affordable, plug-and-play 5G routers bundled with flexible data plans.
30% black ownership: Vodacom backs Starlink ban in South Africa
Vodacom supports ICASA's decision to prevent Starlink from operating in South Africa. The enforcement of BEE laws mandates at least 30% ownership by historically disadvantaged South Africans for telecom licenses.
Starlink Secures 10-Year Operating License in Lesotho
Starlink has been granted a 10-year license to operate in Lesotho. The Lesotho Communications Authority announced the approval on April 14, 2025.
Somalia Grants Starlink Operational License, Aiming to Bridge Digital Divide
The National Communications Authority of Somalia has approved Starlink's operational license. An official ceremony was held in Mogadishu to announce the approval.
Starlink receives 10-year license to operate in Lesotho as South Africa pushback continues
Lesotho has granted Starlink a decade-long license for satellite internet services. The initiative aims to improve internet penetration in rural areas of Lesotho.
