Namibia dismisses Starlink appeal, hardens satellite licensing stance
Namibia's communications regulator has rejected Starlink's appeal against a licensing refusal, maintaining the company's exclusion from the country's internet services market. The decision reinforces a firm regulatory position on satellite internet licensing in Southern Africa.
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- Jun 23, 20267· this storyNamibia dismisses Starlink appeal, hardens satellite licensing stance