Starlink Denied License in Namibia Over Local Ownership Requirements
The satellite internet provider continues to face challenges expanding in southern Africa.
March 31, 2026 – Namibia has turned down Starlink’s bid to provide satellite internet services in the country, dealing another blow to the provider’s attempts to expand in southern Africa.
The company’s Namibian subsidiary, Starlink Internet Services Namibia Limited, had applied for a telecommunications service license and associated spectrum license, but was rejected by the country.
“Despite 98.6 percent public support during the consultation process, the application was not approved,” Starlink said in an update on March 23.
