US EditionCongo grants licence to Starlink, reversing earlier ban
- The Democratic Republic of Congo granted Starlink a licence in early May 2025, reversing a ban imposed in March 2024.
- The reversal came after military concerns that Starlink's satellite internet could aid rebel groups amid the DRC's ongoing conflict and limited connectivity.
- Starlink, a SpaceX unit, announced it will launch service operations in the DRC within days, joining its expansion in over a dozen African countries.
- Elon Musk announced on X that Starlink is now accessible in the DRC, and the company confirmed it plans to begin offering its services there within the next few days.
- This licence suggests improved internet access for roughly 30% of the DRC population and reflects Starlink’s growing presence across Africa despite previous regulatory challenges.
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