Elon Musk’s SpaceX is going to limit access to its Starlink satellite Internet service from unauthorized countries. As reported by The Wall Street Journal, Starlink customers in Sudan, Zimbabwe and South Africa have received notices from SpaceX that Internet access will be terminated by the end of the month. The fact is that Starlink has not yet been approved by the regulatory authorities of these countries.
A growing black market has allowed users to bypass local restrictions on Starlink, according to an investigation by The Wall Street Journal. Simply put, you can buy the necessary Starlink equipment and use it in any country. Messages to users explain:
Availability of our mobile phone plans is subject to various factors, including regulatory approval.
At the moment, Starlink Internet is approved in 72 countries and regions. Among the exceptions — most African countries, China, India, as well as Russia and Belarus.
