Articles about StarLink

Amazon Leo signals year-end availability of services in SA

The tech giant plans to offer its low-Earth orbit satellite service in SA later this year, through local licensed partners.

OpEd: Grok kills Starlink faith – but at least SA isn't addicted yet

South Africa really needed Starlink. Now, it needs Starlink like it needs a ransomware attack. Has the country’s bureaucracy helped us dodge a bullet?

Eutelsat boosts LEO satellite constellation

The French-based satellite operator procures a further 340 OneWeb low-Earth orbit satellites from Airbus, adding to the 100 satellites previously procured in December 2024.

Starlink crowdsources support to operate in SA

The low-Earth orbit satellite provider mobilises its SA database to pressure regulator ICASA into accepting alternative empowerment compliance.

Telecoms transformation fight puts billions on ice

An empowerment policy deadlock clouds telecoms reform that could create thousands of jobs through billions in investments.

Political pushback against Malatsi BEE leniency for Starlink entry

The Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies, the EFF and the ANC call for the immediate withdrawal of minister Solly Malatsi’s BEE policy direction.

EEIP policy garners 90% support, says Malatsi

Communications minister Solly Malatsi gazettes the final policy direction on the role of equity equivalent investment programmes in the ICT sector.

Vodacom forges partnership with Starlink to connect Africa

Under the deal, Vodacom will be authorised to resell Starlink equipment and services to enterprise and small business customers in Africa.

ITWeb TV: Malatsi vows to finalise SA’s AI policy

South Africa is getting closer to a finalised national artificial intelligence policy, confirms communications and digital technologies minister Solly Malatsi.

Paratus opens in Rwanda

Paratus Rwanda will provide and install Starlink services, delivering high-speed broadband internet connectivity to businesses throughout the country.

ITWeb TV: Q-KON readies to fill gaps from Starlink licence impasse

The company is preparing to launch consumer satellite broadband in SA, leveraging Eutelsat OneWeb while addressing gaps Starlink’s current model leaves unserved.

Starlink to create BEE entity as part of licence bid

After initially listing socio-economic commitments to secure a licence to operate locally, Starlink has now said it will form a BEE-compliant company.