While Starlink might be licensed to operate in a host of African countries in 2024, including neighbours Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Namibia, Eswatini and Botswana, sorting out licensing in South Africa has been at a standstill.
Its fleet of low-Earth orbit satellites is able to provide fast and stable internet connectivity to most of the world.
Satellite internet service could prove to be a game-changer in rural areas of South Africa where it has been historically difficult for telecommunications companies to justify installing infrastructure.