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Starlink launches satellite internet service in Somalia

SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service is now officially available in Somalia, following an announcement by company by Elon Musk on the social media platform X on Sunday. A Somali government official confirmed the development, stating that Starlink has been granted an operating licence after more than two years of negotiations. “We have been in talks […]

Starlink becomes Nigeria’s second-largest ISP by subscriber numbers
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Starlink becomes Nigeria’s second-largest ISP by subscriber numbers

Elon Musk’s satellite internet company, Starlink, has emerged as Nigeria’s second-largest Internet Service Provider (ISP) by subscriber numbers as of the third quarter of 2024, according to the latest data released by the Nigerian Communications Commission. The NCC report shows that Starlink’s active customers in Nigeria rose to 65,564 by the end of Q3 2024, […]

Starlink withdraws from South African regulatory hearings
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Starlink withdraws from South African regulatory hearings

Starlink’s planned expansion into South Africa has encountered a significant setback after the satellite internet provider withdrew from regulatory hearings led by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa. SpaceX, Starlink’s parent company owned by billionaire Elon Musk, notified ICASA on Wednesday evening that it would not participate in the oral hearings. The decision came […]

Ontario cancels $100m Starlink contract in US-Canada tariff war
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Ontario cancels $100m Starlink contract in US-Canada tariff war

Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced Monday that the provincial government is terminating its $100 million contract with Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service, citing economic tensions following new U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods. Ford’s decision follows President Donald Trump’s recent imposition of a 25% tariff on nearly all Canadian imports. In response, Canada has introduced […]

Namibia orders Starlink to halt operations over unlicensed service
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Namibia orders Starlink to halt operations over unlicensed service

The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia announced on Thursday that it has issued a cease-and-desist order to Elon Musk’s satellite internet provider, Starlink, for operating in the country without the necessary license. Starlink, a subsidiary of SpaceX, provides satellite internet in several African nations but has faced regulatory hurdles in some regions, as well as […]

SpaceX launches Starlink Mini for users
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Starlink ordered to halt services in Namibia

Namibia has instructed Starlink Inc. to cease operations immediately, citing the absence of a required telecommunications license, according to Bloomberg. The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia also warned the public against purchasing Starlink equipment or subscribing to its services, labeling such actions as illegal. “Investigators have already confiscated illegal terminals from consumers and have opened […]

Ontario cancels $100m Starlink contract in US-Canada tariff war
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Starlink suspends price increase for Nigerian subscribers

Starlink, the satellite internet service owned by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, has announced a suspension of its recent decision to raise monthly subscription fees for users in Nigeria. In a message to subscribers on Thursday, the company, which ranks as Nigeria’s third-largest internet service provider, indicated that the price hike would be on hold while it […]

NCC backtracks stance, says Starlink price hike approved
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Starlink raises subscription fees amid inflation crisis

Satellite internet provider Starlink has announced a sharp increase in its monthly subscription fees, affecting both existing and new customers. According to The PUNCH, the company disclosed the new pricing structure via a message sent to users on Tuesday. The standard residential plan will now cost ₦75,000, while the regional mobile (roam unlimited) package has […]

SpaceX’s Starlink hit 4m subscribers
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SpaceX’s Starlink hit 4m subscribers

SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service is set to achieve a significant milestone this week, surpassing 4 million subscribers. President of SpaceX, Gwynne Shotwell, announced this achievement during a testimony before the Texas House Appropriations Committee on Tuesday. The milestone was officially confirmed by SpaceX on Thursday. This new benchmark reflects remarkable growth for Starlink, which […]

Namibia orders Starlink to halt operations over unlicensed service
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Russia denies using Elon Musk’s Starlink

Russia stated on Monday that Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet system could not be utilized in the country because it was neither formally given to Russia nor certified for use there. However, Ukraine stated that Russia has been utilizing Starlink for military communications in areas of Ukraine that it controls, according to information released on […]

Starlink raises hardware costs in Nigeria by 112%
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MTN to partner Starlink, expand service in Nigeria, others

The Pan-African telecommunications business, MTN, has stated that it is in talks with numerous satellite service providers, including Elon Musk’s Starlink, in order to expand its services to underserved areas throughout its operational market. The business specifically stated that there is a continuing collaboration with SpaceX’s Starlink, with enterprise-grade trials currently happening in Rwanda and Nigeria. MTN […]

Ontario cancels $100m Starlink contract in US-Canada tariff war
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Zambian legislators to get starlink kits for constituencies

Every legislator in Zambia’s legislature will get a Starlink kit for their home district coming two months after the Internet satellite service was introduced in the nation of Southern Africa. The Minister of Technology and Science, Felix Chipota Mutati, stated that in the first year the government will be responsible for covering the costs of […]