Namibia’s telecommunications regulator is facing mounting pressure to reconsider its decision to block Elon Musk’s Starlink after receiving hundreds of requests from citizens and stakeholders seeking a review of the ruling.
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) confirmed that it has received 624 applications challenging its March 2026 decision to reject Starlink Internet Services Namibia’s bid for a telecommunications operating licence.
The wave of objections shows the growing popularity of Starlink in Namibia, where large parts of the country still struggle with patchy internet coverage and limited broadband access.
“CRAN acknowledges the public interest in this matter and wishes to assure all stakeholders that the review requests received will be processed in accordance with established legal and regulatory procedures,” CRAN’s Manager of Communications and Consumer Relations, Mufaro Nesongano, said.
The regulator said all review applications would be handled under the Communications Act of 2009 before a final determination is made.
