Kenya’s Top Telco Bothered By Services Like Starlink, Seeking Regulatory Action
- Safaricom calls for stricter regulations on satellite internet providers like Starlink.
- Starlink gains significant traction in Kenya, offering faster speeds and more affordable pricing.
- Safaricom proposes that satellite providers partner with existing local mobile network operators.
The move by Safaricom to seek stricter regulations on satellite internet providers like Starlink shows their concern about potential disruption and competition. While Starlink has gained significant traction in Kenya, offering faster speeds and more affordable pricing, Safaricom fears the erosion of its market share and revenue. The proposal to require satellite providers to partner with existing local mobile network operators aims to ensure investment, local employment, and compliance. However, the challenges in regulating satellite internet providers without a physical presence in the country remain a concern.
