South AfricaVodacom Partners with Starlink to Boost Internet Connectivity in 25 African Countries, Excluding South Africa Due to Licensing Hurdles
Sources
- Central News South Africa12 Nov 2025
More from South Africa
Read our guide: Starlink in South Africa: licence, price and reported problems
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- Elon Musk turns off satellite Internet at home: 14,000 Starlink terminals may be blocked in South Africa
- Business Insider Africa: Starlink Satellite Internet Terminals Shut Down in South Africa
- Starlink discontinues service in South Africa due to licensing issues
- Before South Africa licenses Starlink, it should look at Ukraine
Regulatory & licensing elsewhere
- Government of India approves Jio OneWeb and Starlink for Satellite Internet
IndiaRegulatory & licensing6 Nov 2026 - Starlink Was Last In Indias Satcom Licence Race, Government Says Process Was Fair: Report
AustraliaRegulatory & licensing6 Nov 2026 - The Satcom licensing process was completely transparent, with Starlink at the end of the line in terms of application and security: Government sources
BangladeshRegulatory & licensing6 Nov 2026 - 'Starlink finally fulfills safety conditions', Centre clarifies stand on Satcom licensing process - India defends satcom licensing starlink last to comply news in HindiIndiaRegulatory & licensing6 Nov 2026
- Starlink Applied Last, Security Clearance Pending For All 3 Satellite Internet Licensees: Government SourcesAustraliaRegulatory & licensing6 Nov 2026