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Starlink, a company owned by Elon Musk's SpaceX, operates a fleet of low earth orbit satellites that offer high-speed internet globally. Despite its potential to revolutionize connectivity, Starlink has been unable to obtain a license to operate in South Africa from the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa).

Icasa's requirements mandate that any applicant must have 30% ownership from historically disadvantaged groups to be considered for a license. 

Starlink, a company owned by Elon Musk's SpaceX, operates a fleet of low earth orbit satellites that offer high-speed internet globally. Despite its potential to revolutionize connectivity, Starlink has been unable to obtain a license to operate in South Africa from the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa).
Icasa's requirements mandate that any applicant must have 30% ownership from historically disadvantaged groups to be considered for a license.

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