Vodacom supports the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa’s (ICASA) commitment to prevent Starlink from operating in the country. The telecom company states that satellite operators, such as Starlink, should be held to the same standards as other terrestrial operators who must comply with local ownership rules, as noted by My Broadband.
Vodacome supporting Starlink’s ban in South Africa
Elon Musk’s company, Starlink, has not applied for the mandatory Electronic Communications Network Services (ECNS) and Electronic Communications Services (ECS) licenses required to operate legally in South Africa. ICASA confirmed that Starlink has yet to send a formal application.
“We believe in the importance of adhering to national regulations that promote inclusivity and redress historical inequalities,” Vodacom said in its statement, according to Techpoint.
Starlink operating Lesotho
Though Starlink is being blocked from operating in South Africa, it recently received a 10-year license to operate in Lesotho. The Lesotho Communications Authority (LCA) announced the approval on Monday, April 14, 2025.
Starlink will be Lesotho’s first satellite internet provider to operate in the country, marking progress in expanding the nation’s digital transformation agenda.
“The approval of this operating licence clears the path for the Authority to finalise the terms and conditions under which Starlink Lesotho will provide satellite internet services to individuals and businesses across Lesotho. The licence shall be valid for a period of ten (10) years,” it said in a statement.
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