BOCRA denies rejecting Starlink application :: Mmegi Online

The Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA) says it is still engaging with an application by Elon Musk’s Starlink and has not made a final decision on opening the country up to the billionaire’s satellite internet service.

In a statement on Wednesday, BOCRA did not mention Starlink by name, but said it had taken note of a media statement concerning a licence application by a “certain global satellite operator”.

The media reports, which broke out last week, claimed that BOCRA had rejected Starlink’s application for a licence to operate in the country. However, the telecom regulator’s director of Broadcasting and Corporate Communications, Aaron Nyelesi said the engagement process was ongoing in line with legislative provisions which mandate BOCRA to “protect and promote the interests of consumers,” amongst others.

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