Ben Roberts has written an insightful blog on the issues around the controversy that came up online following Safaricom's letter to the Communications Authority (CA) regarding the regulation of new services enabled by Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellites such as Starlink.

The letter raised concerns about potential stifling of innovation and unfair competition, especially in the context of Starlink's broadband services and the emerging "Direct to Mobile" technology.

According to Ben, Safaricom's letter primarily focuses on the regulatory considerations for "Direct to Mobile" services, seeking participation in international discussions to establish technical standards and ensure a level playing field for all operators.

Read more: https://cioafrica.co/safaricom-vs-starlink-whats-the-fuss-all-about/