South Africa: Starlink Offers Free Internet to Rural Schools If Ownership Rules Change

South Africa: Starlink Offers Free Internet to Rural Schools If Ownership Rules Change

Starlink told the South African government it will connect over 5,000 schools if it can ignore the 30% local ownership requirement for a licence. The company says it will pay for everything, from the satellite kits to maintenance, and wants to help 2.4-million pupils.

Starlink launches in Guinea-Bissau, despite about 30% of the country's population online

Internet access in Guinea-Bissau has historically been limited and unreliable. As of early 2025, fixed broadband averaged around 12 Mbps downloads, while mobile speeds reached 31.9 Mbps, according to SpeedGEO. Only about 30% of the population is online, with most access provided by Orange and Telecel, who rely on fibre links from Senegal and Guinea. Service disruptions remain common, especially outside major towns.Now, Starlink is entering the m…

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Starlink in South Africa: Recent SA–US Talks Renew Focus on Satellite Internet Access and Regulatory Considerations

Starlink in South Africa: Recent SA–US Talks Renew Focus on Satellite Internet Access and Regulatory Considerations  Recent bilateral discussions between South African officials and representatives from the White House have brought renewed attention to the potential entry of Starlink, a satellite internet service provided by SpaceX, into the South African telecommunications landscape.  The talks, which form part of ongoing diplomatic and economi…