CRAN

regulator

Last mentioned: Mar 24, 2026

Timeline

  1. Official Confirmation

    CRAN issues a public statement citing legal and security risks as the definitive grounds for the block.

  2. Initial Rejection

    Reports emerge that CRAN has denied the application based on regulatory non-compliance.

  3. License Application

    SpaceX formally submits documentation to CRAN for a Class Comprehensive Telecommunications Service License.

  4. Initial Interest

    Starlink expresses intent to enter the Namibian market to provide high-speed rural internet.

Stories mentioning CRAN 1

regulation Bearish

Namibia Blocks Starlink License Citing Legal and Security Risks

The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has formally rejected Starlink's application to operate in the country, citing non-compliance with local legal frameworks and national security requirements. This decision mirrors similar regulatory resistance in South Africa and highlights the growing tension between global satellite providers and national digital sovereignty.

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