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🇳🇪 Niger signs agreement with Starlink

Niger Prime Minister Mahamane Lamine Zeine announced that Niger will be connected to the global Starlink satellite communications system. “This is a major achievement for the government, which will allow us to cover all regions of Niger with mobile communications. <…> The Starlink satellites will allow us to have communications throughout the country, which is…
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November 1, 2024
Starlink still illegal in South Africa as Amazon holds talks with Icasa

While using Starlink in South Africa remains technically illegal, Amazon is working to get regulatory approval before launching its rival Project Kuiper service globally. Vodafone and local subsidiary Vodacom announced in September last year that they plan to use Project Kuiper’s network to extend 4G and 5G services to underserviced customers in Europe and Africa.…
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June 5, 2024
US SpaceX reportedly ceases Starlink terminals service in South Africa

🇺🇸🇿🇦 US company SpaceX, owned by billionaire Elon Musk, is suspending service in South Africa for terminals of its global satellite communications system Starlink, local media reported. 🛰 The Starlink system will cease operations throughout the country by April 30, media added, following the refusal of the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa to grant…
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April 19, 2024