Another African Nation Licenses Starlink

Starlink expansion: Elon Musk gets a win after recent South African blow

South Africa-born Elon Musk has officially secured a Starlink expansion operating licence in Uganda, gaining a vital East African market foothold following severe regulatory setbacks in his home country. On Friday, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni witnessed the signing of an operational licence agreement between the Uganda Communications Commission and Starlink representatives. Museveni stressed that the government’s priorities in the telecomm…

Uganda approves Starlink as the ISP's African tally surpasses 20

The Government of Uganda is the latest jurisdiction to give the nod to Elon Musk’s Starlink, as Uganda’s Communication Commission (UCC) signed an MOU and an operational licence agreement with the Internet Service Provider (ISP). The UCC announced that it signed an MOU and a licence agreement with Starlink on Friday, allowing the Elon Musk-owned company to offer its low-earth-orbit (LEO) satellite internet service in the East African country. The…

Starlink is finally legal in Uganda after months of tension

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Another African nation licenses Starlink

Starlink now operates in two dozen African countries, with Uganda becoming the latest to licence the satellite service.

Uganda grants licence to Starlink

Uganda has become the 28th African country to grant permission to SpaceX’s Starlink broadband-by-satellite system. President Museveni announced the deal, noting Starlink’s commitment to complying with Ugandan laws and regulations. Museveni said that he had a “productive meeting” with the representatives of tech billionaire Elon Musk’s Starlink, which is looking to establish a presence in […]