Internet access is more expensive in poorer countries. So it's not surprising to read that Starlink - which operates on a global, not local, basis - can cost less in high-cost countries, and especially in Africa. That's nothing that can't be 'fixed', though, as Kenya's telecom regulator plan to hike satellite ISP licensing fees by over 800%. This follows lobbying by local providers like Safaricom, which has more than 350,000 fibre subscribers. The licensing fee, rising from $12,302 to $115,331, won't hurt Stalink, but will be a challenge for smaller providers. Because that's always the way.
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