As Starlinks internet service continues to play a game of connect-the-dots across the African digital landscape, its journey into South Africa has been anything but smooth.
Initially slated to launch in 2023, the Elon Musk-owned company finds itself stuck in a web of red tape and protracted negotiations, leaving its South African debut to be postponed indefinitely.
For the tech giant that promises to conquer space, the terrestrial challenges of navigating South Africa's complex regulations have proven a formidable adversary.
With an official launch remaining a distant dream, the company recently released a notice that it would terminate the connections of all individuals and businesses using Starlink in unauthorized locations.
This disconnection will affect roaming customers who registered their kits outside of South Africa but have continued to enjoy the service within the country's borders, where Starlink remains unlicensed.
