Vodacom supports Starlink being blocked in South Africa

[Daniel Puchert]

Vodacom supports Starlink being blocked in South Africa because of BEE

Vodacom says satellite operators like Starlink should be held to the same standards as terrestrial operators, particularly regarding local ownership, control, social obligations, performance, and sanctions.

This is according to the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa), which released its consultation document about a proposed licensing framework for satellite services.

 

[bwana]

I imagine Vodacom would support anything that stifles competition.

 

[Smiggles]

How about supporting Makate?

 

[VegOtter]

of course vodascum would block anything that competes with them.

 

[Flanders]

(3)Gee, I wonder why...

 

[Brian_G]

Pffft

 

[PCWARITM]

Vodacom supports Starlink being blocked in South Africa because of BEE

Vodacom says satellite operators like Starlink should be held to the same standards as terrestrial operators, particularly regarding local ownership, control, social obligations, performance, and sanctions.

This is according to the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa), which released its consultation document about a proposed licensing framework for satellite services.

Well duh. Find us a business that welcomes competition.
Right now, where I live, this is Vodacom's only calling card. I'm not a client because I want to be, but because there's no other option.

 

[My_King]

If yapiel skoonskaap needs money, might I suggest 5 year contracts?

 

[airborne]

Well considering satellite operators can't actually base their businesses in every country they offer service to it seems reasonable to make an exclusion for Starlink. Nevermind the enormous benefit Starlink will give to the population at zero cost to the government, it’s a no brainer but even that is too complicated for the retards in the ANC

 

[Johnatan56]

Agree with Vodacom that it should have the same operator requirements, though of course everyone realizes that the reason Vodacom is pro it, is to reduce competition.

 

[Quicks]

Off course they making money off of it. Dumb fcks I support anything that gives Vodacom drama from now on.

Where is Nkosana Makate? Go claim your Billions from Vodascum.

 

[PhireSide]

Well duh. Find us a business that welcomes competition.
Right now, where I live, this is Vodacom's only calling card. I'm not a client because I want to be, but because there's no other option.

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Elaine for president!

 

[Shadowchaser1]

Rather ask how much Vodacom pays the SA Gov to keep competition @ bay. It's still mind boggling that the SA Gov want 30% of any business without lifting a finger in doing something. Your 130+ Race Base laws don't paint a kumbaja pic either. Socialism & communism working well in SA.

 

[Crusader]

Yeah, it's definitely NOT to prevent competition and prices dropping.

Starlink direct to cell capability could be a nightmare for local cell networks.

 

[quovadis]

As usual Vodacom goes one step too far. It's one thing to argue that there should be an even playing field, it's another to demand guard rails.

 

[oros]

Typical Vodacom reaction, they don't appreciate competition at all!! Idiots compared to mtn who is embracing the technology, although not with Starlink, but still. Vodacom wants to be in the good books of the government, like a spoiled child.

 

[oros]

Just another reason why I don't like Vodacom at all!!!

 

[Randomwasavailable]

Kid to parent, "He should also be in trouble".

Vodacom: "Please s**** them like we were".

 

[mypetcow]

Well if the ownership rules get relaxed it may benefit them as well. So win-win?

 

[FiestaST]

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