In a significant development for Namibia's telecommunications landscape, Starlink has garnered substantial support for its licensing application, with over 1,000 public submissions backing its initiative. The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (Cran) announced that it has collected a total of 1,180 responses from the public, and a remarkable majority of these submissions favor Starlink's request to operate in the country.
Mufaro Nesongano, a spokesperson for Cran, shared this information in a press release on Tuesday. The authority is committed to a thorough evaluation process and intends to make a decision regarding the licensing application by the close of the first quarter of 2026. This timeline emphasizes their dedication to ensuring public involvement and careful consideration of all opinions expressed.
Nesongano noted, "As of last Friday, we have received 1,180 written submissions. The feedback demonstrates a wide array of perspectives, but it is clear that most people are in favor of the application." Out of these submissions, an impressive 1,164 were supportive of Starlink's entry into the Namibian market, while only 16 voiced opposition.
Within this collection of comments, several substantive points were raised that the telecommunications company will need to address formally as part of the evaluation. This feedback not only highlights the public's enthusiasm for Starlink’s potential services but also shows their active participation in shaping the future of telecommunications in Namibia.
Nesongano explained that Cran is currently working on consolidating all the comments it has received. Once this process is complete, they will share the compiled feedback with Starlink, allowing the company a two-week period to respond to the community's concerns and thoughts.
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