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Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service to cease operations in South Africa by April 30

The local media has reported that Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service is ceasing operations in South Africa.

Starlink has informed its South African users that internet access will cease by the end of the month, as the service is not registered in the country, as reported by privately owned News 24 website.

This announcement follows shortly after Starlink notified its users in Zimbabwe of the discontinuation of services, following a directive from the communications regulator, citing lack of authorization.

Starlink also terminated services in the Democratic Republic of Congo last month, following directives from the country’s regulators.

The service has additionally faced a ban in Botswana, as local authorities rejected its license application.

Despite its costliness, some Africans have chosen to install Starlink due to its provision of a more dependable internet connection compared to many local alternatives, particularly in remote rural areas.

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