Namibia Turns Down Starlink’s License Bid Over Ownership

Namibia turned down a bid by billionaire Elon Musk’s Starlink service to operate in the country, denying the satellite internet provider both a telecommunications service license and access to radio spectrum because it doesn’t comply with local ownership rules.

The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia “resolved to decline” both applications, effectively blocking the US-based firm’s planned rollout of nationwide satellite internet services. The regulator published its decision in a government notice Monday.