THE Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) says the global satellite internet provider, Starlink, which is owned by American tycoon, Mr Elon Musk, has applied to operate in the country.
THE Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe says the global satellite internet provider, Starlink, which is owned by American tycoon, Mr Elon Musk, has applied to operate in the country.
Responding to the issue, Dr Machengete said the regulator was seized with the matter and was processing the application papers by Starlink. "We are also a regulator, we need to see how we regulate them. We also have to look at consumer and data protection.He acknowledged that there have been some illegal users of Starlink in the country who have since been cut off.
He said the authority has a role to play in the operation of the telecommunications sector and will follow the right channels in ensuring services are provided and they meet the standards. Starlink is a satellite internet constellation operated by Starlink Services, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of American aerospace company, SpaceX, providing coverage to over 70 countries. It also aims to provide global mobile broadband.
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