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Musk's Starlink market entry is a new test for ICT regulators

Starlink satellite dish, an internet constellation operated by SpaceX. [iStockphoto]

The entry of satellite internet service provider Starlink in Kenya's telecommunications sector has generated significant debate regarding the state of competitiveness in the lucrative sector and the role of industry regulators in maintaining a level playing field.

Starlink, owned by US billionaire Elon Musk, first announced its kits were available in Kenya last year, and since then the service has recorded an aggressive deployment and brisk uptake.

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