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Written by Dr. John Barentine FRAS on 2025-01-28 at 22:35

A reminder that broadband-from-space isn't about bridging the global digital divide or serving poor people. It's just another for-profit enterprise that seeks to exploit a public commons for private gain.

"#Starlink has refused to comply with the country’s BEE (Black Economic Empowerment) – 30 per cent ownership to local historically disadvantaged people."

https://technext24.com/2025/01/28/starlink-south-africa-waive-bee-policy/

[#]Space #SouthAfrica

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Written by Dark Phoenix on 2025-01-29 at 02:59

@JohnBarentine if you can't follow the law, when it only costs a little, you can't be trusted to follow the law ever.

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Toot

Written by Dr. John Barentine FRAS on 2025-01-29 at 04:54

@Darkphoenix Well stated.

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