Safaricom and Starlink: Exploring the Controversy Surrounding LEO Satellite Services in Kenya
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/
Safaricom's concerns about regulation, competition, and standards are legitimate and reflect common industry challenges. Balancing innovation with regulation is complex, and careful consideration is needed to ensure that both new technologies and traditional operators can thrive in a fair and dynamic market. Kind regards, Andrew K Kipkebut PhD. Lecturer /Coordinator Innovation and Business Incubation Kabarak University, Phone:0719499615. Homepage <https://www.kabarak.ac.ke/innovations> | Linkedin <https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-andrew-kipkebut-phd-14578a206/?trk=public_post_feed-actor-image&originalSubdomain=ke> | Google scholar <https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=gQDrrtcAAAAJ&hl=en> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Innovation is the specific instrument of entrepreneurship* ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ On Sun, 8 Sep 2024 at 10:54, Victor Kapiyo via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
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.
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Part of being in WTO requires a liberalised telecom sector. Some of us are old enough to remember life before liberalisation of the telecom sector and do not want to go back. Safaricom services have been wanting outside Nairobi and customers have been eagerly waiting for an alternative --- Sent from my Android Tablet. Please excuse my brevity On Sun, 8 Sept 2024, 12:27 Andrew Kipkebut via KICTANet, < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Safaricom's concerns about regulation, competition, and standards are legitimate and reflect common industry challenges. Balancing innovation with regulation is complex, and careful consideration is needed to ensure that both new technologies and traditional operators can thrive in a fair and dynamic market.
Kind regards,
Andrew K Kipkebut PhD. Lecturer /Coordinator Innovation and Business Incubation Kabarak University, Phone:0719499615. Homepage <https://www.kabarak.ac.ke/innovations> | Linkedin <https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-andrew-kipkebut-phd-14578a206/?trk=public_post_feed-actor-image&originalSubdomain=ke> | Google scholar <https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=gQDrrtcAAAAJ&hl=en>
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On Sun, 8 Sep 2024 at 10:54, Victor Kapiyo via KICTANet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
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.
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The concerns about protecting existing players are genuine.. if we gauge from the entry of Netflix in various countries we can see the need for balancing innovation with regulation..that's why IEK in its statement not only called for allowing innovation but also enforcing self regulation so that as the new players enter the market they also follow certain guidelines.. On Sun, 8 Sept 2024, 10:55 Victor Kapiyo via KICTANet, < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
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.
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In my knowledge introduction of a new product in the market should be ushered. Satelitte internet will bridge the connectivity gap we suffer here in Kenya in many counties. Safaricom records billions in profits annually. Instead of stifling competition it should invest in its own satelitte wing instead of blocking the future. Just my thoughts. On Sun, 8 Sept 2024, 13:01 Roseline Njeru via KICTANet, < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
The concerns about protecting existing players are genuine.. if we gauge from the entry of Netflix in various countries we can see the need for balancing innovation with regulation..that's why IEK in its statement not only called for allowing innovation but also enforcing self regulation so that as the new players enter the market they also follow certain guidelines..
On Sun, 8 Sept 2024, 10:55 Victor Kapiyo via KICTANet, < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
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.
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Alex Watila -
Andrew Kipkebut -
Christian Mutiga Kibaara -
Roseline Njeru -
Victor Kapiyo