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Cell C in talks with Starlink and Amazon Leo
TechCentral - Aug 23, 2026
Cell C is discussing potential partnerships with SpaceX's Starlink and Amazon Leo for satellite broadband services. CEO Jorge Mendes describes Cell C's strategy as network agnostic, focusing on a network of networks.

TCS | Herotel CEO Van Zyl Botha on beating Starlink to South Africa
TechCentral - Aug 14, 2026
Amazon's Leo satellite constellation is set to launch in South Africa in 2027 through Herotel. Herotel will market the service under the brand Evry.

How much Amazon Leo will cost in South Africa
TechCentral - Aug 11, 2026
Herotel plans to sell Amazon's low-Earth orbit satellite broadband at prices similar to its fibre packages. The service, branded as Evry, will not launch before next year, with registrations currently open.

How Amazon outmanoeuvred Starlink in South Africa
TechCentral - Jul 15, 2026
Amazon Leo secured a route into South Africa through a partnership with Herotel. Starlink, despite having over 10,000 satellites, remains unable to operate in South Africa due to regulatory issues.

Amazon Leo all set for South African launch
TechCentral - Jul 15, 2026
Amazon's Leo satellite broadband service is launching in South Africa via a partnership with Herotel. Herotel will acquire all necessary licenses to operate the service, sidestepping regulatory issues faced by Starlink.
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