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Staff Reporter<\/p>\n\n\n\n

THE Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has announced that Space Exploration Technologies, Inc. (\u201cSpaceX,\u201d also known as Starlink), an international aerospace company offering Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communication services, is not licensed to operate within Namibia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following an investigation, CRAN determined that Starlink is operating a network in Namibia without the required telecommunications license. On 26 November 2024, the Authority issued a cease-and-desist order to Starlink, instructing the company to halt all operations in Namibia immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n

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PICTURED: Emilia Nghikembia, CRAN CEO.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The public is advised not to purchase Starlink terminal equipment or subscribe to its services, as these activities are illegal under Namibian law. CRAN investigators have already confiscated illegal terminals from consumers and initiated criminal cases with the Namibian Police.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCRAN remains committed to enforcing the Communications Act to ensure fair competition, consumer protection, and compliance with regulatory requirements. We urge all service providers to adhere to the legal framework governing the telecommunications sector in Namibia. Starlink must comply with the licensing process before operating in our country,\u201d said Emilia Nghikembua, CEO of CRAN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starlink has submitted an application for a telecommunications service license; however, CRAN has not yet approved it, as the application remains under review. Until a license is granted, the importation of Starlink terminal equipment and the use of its services violate Sections 37(1) and 38(2)(a) of the Communications Act (No. 8 of 2009) and constitute a regulatory offence under Section 114(1) of the Act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CRAN is actively pursuing legal action against individuals or companies found in violation of the Communications Act and urges the public to refrain from importing or using Starlink services.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Staff Reporter THE Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has announced that Space Exploration Technologies, Inc. (\u201cSpaceX,\u201d also known as Starlink), an international aerospace company offering Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communication services, is not licensed to operate within Namibia. 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