Zimbabwean authorities deny Starlink license, citing non-competitive status with local telcos.
Zimbabwean authorities deny protecting local telcos by denying Starlink a license. Analysts claim Starlink's low-orbit satellite service targets different market segments to local mobile network operators (Econet, NetOne, Telecel), making it a non-competitor. Starlink's high equipment and connection costs (~$600+ $37/month) place it above average consumers' economic reach.
March 18, 2024
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