Third-party retailers dominate Starlink sales in Nigeria amid direct sales freeze
Starlink's direct sales in Nigeria were halted in October 2024 due to overcapacity, forcing customers to rely on third-party retailers. The Nigerian Communications Commission blocked a proposed tariff hike, contributing to the sales freeze.
Starlink in South Africa? Not until it follows the rules
Elon Musk claimed Starlink can't operate in South Africa due to racial policies, leading to a government backlash. Access Bank and Visa launched a contactless payment method called Tap to Phone in Nigeria, allowing merchants to accept payments via NFC-enabled Android phones.
Elon Musk's Starlink expansion into South Africa stalls after regulatory hearing withdrawal
Starlink withdraws from ICASA regulatory hearings. SpaceX fails to appear for scheduled presentation.
Starlink Doubles Market Share in Kenya in Three Months
Starlink's market share in Kenya increased from 0.5% to 1.1% between June and September 2024. Satellite internet subscriptions in Kenya grew by 104.7% during the quarter.
Will South Africa bend the rules for Starlink?
MTN sold its Guinea-Conakry business to the State of Guinea. MTN's CEO stated the sale aligns with the company's strategy for long-term growth.
