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What We Learnt About Starlink From The SpaceX IPO Documentation
The rocket company's IPO prospectus reveals a satellite internet business generating billions in recurring revenue — and it's still just getting started
Amazon Applies for Licence In Kenya To Rival Starlink with Its Leo Competitor
After clearing regulatory hurdles in Nigeria, Project Kuiper is now targeting East Africa — and it's about to collide head-on with Starlink
Satellite Internet Operators Like Starlink Will Pay A Lot More To Operate in Kenya
The Communications Authority's new licensing rules could cost companies like Starlink up to KES 45 million — a 28x jump from what they paid before
MTN Zambia Completes Testing With Starlink Mobile for Direct To Cell Service
MTN Zambia and Starlink have successfully completed field testing for “Direct to Cell” service, making Zambia the first…
Airtel Africa Plans Starlink Partnership and Mobile Money IPO
Airtel Africa is moving to future-proof its 14-market empire by fast-tracking a mobile money IPO, tapping Elon Musk’s…
Starlink Issues “Verify or Disconnect” Ultimatum to Kenyan Users
SpaceX’s Starlink is giving its Kenyan subscribers until May to provide official government identification or face service disconnection.…
Amazon Leo, A Starlink Competitor, Secures Permit In Nigeria
Amazon’s Project Kuiper—rebranded as Amazon Leo—has secured a landing permit from Nigeria’s Communications Commission (NCC), setting up a…
Starlink Disables All Terminals in Uganda Amid Regulatory Crackdown
SpaceX-owned Starlink has officially disabled all satellite internet terminals in Uganda as of Jan. 1, 2026, bowing to…
Nigeria Communications Commission Bets on Satellite-to-Phone Tech to Close Coverage Gaps
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is pivoting toward satellite-powered mobile connectivity to eliminate “dead zones,” according to its…
Uganda Restricts Starlink Imports Ahead of Election
Uganda’s government is tightening its grip on satellite internet hardware just weeks before a high-stakes national election, sparking…