Petition to Reconsider Starlink Licensing Decision and Expand Internet Access in Namibia
Access to affordable, reliable internet is not a luxury, it is a necessity for education, business, innovation, and national development.
Yet in Namibia, many citizens and businesses continue to face high data costs, limited service options, inconsistent quality, and little to no connectivity in rural areas.
The current structure of the internet service market has resulted in limited competition, which negatively impacts pricing, service delivery, and innovation.
The recent rejection of the Starlink Namibia license has raised significant public concern, where many Namibians see satellite internet as a potential solution to bridge the digital divide, particularly in underserved and remote communities.
We, the undersigned, respectfully call on the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia to act in the best interests of all Namibians by addressing the following:
- High internet costs compared to global and regional standards
- Limited competition among major service providers
- Poor or inconsistent service quality in many areas
- Lack of viable connectivity options in rural and remote regions
- Barriers to entry for new technologies and service providers
We respectfully request that CRAN:
- Provide transparency regarding the decision not to approve Starlink’s licensing
- Reconsider the licensing of Starlink to improve national connectivity
- Promote fair competition within the internet service provider market
- Implement policies that encourage innovation and reduce costs for consumers
- Prioritize connectivity solutions for rural and underserved communities
Improved internet access will enable better education through e-learning opportunities, support small businesses and entrepreneurs, drive economic growth and innovation, improve access to government and digital services and ensure equal opportunities for all Namibians, regardless of location.
Namibia cannot afford to fall behind in the digital age. We urge CRAN to take decisive action to ensure that all citizens have access to affordable, high-quality internet.
We call on policymakers to put the needs of the people first and enable a more competitive, inclusive, and future-ready digital landscape.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
March 25, 2026
Reached 100 supporters
March 24, 2026
433 Comments
Only satellite internet can provide reliable internet to Namibia's geographically sparse and largely rural population. Reliable and competitive internet is also critical to reversing Namibia's brain drain
Not easy to find good service in the country maybe we need a politicians and leaders to come stay outside the cities and see how they can run a business or even have good education for your children online with the current Internet providers
Starlink is a necessity for the growth of our country. It is a powerful tool to better job oppertunity and provide economic sustainability in businesses. Tourists often come with their starlink mobile hotspot and need to be able to use it here. It's not just internet, it's an investment.
As a pentioner living in a rural area the rejection of Starlink means still no internet for me. After more then 10 years of empty promisses the currently approved LEO operators are redicules in charges. Nobody can affort these.
I work for international companies over the Internet. Thus bringing money into this country. Mtc is getting worse and worse. Every week the Internet is off for a day. One of these day I won't have a job anymore because I don't have a reliable Internet. I live in a rural place.
Please bring starlink, in kombat we are struggling with internet issues. Both MTC and telecom networks are bad here.
Starlink please
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Petition to Reconsider Starlink Licensing Decision and Expand Internet Access in Namibia
Access to affordable, reliable internet is not a luxury, it is a necessity for education, business, innovation, and national development.
Yet in Namibia, many citizens and businesses continue to face high data costs, limited service options, inconsistent quality, and little to no connectivity in rural areas.
The current structure of the internet service market has resulted in limited competition, which negatively impacts pricing, service delivery, and innovation.
The recent rejection of the Starlink Namibia license has raised significant public concern, where many Namibians see satellite internet as a potential solution to bridge the digital divide, particularly in underserved and remote communities.
We, the undersigned, respectfully call on the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia to act in the best interests of all Namibians by addressing the following:
- High internet costs compared to global and regional standards
- Limited competition among major service providers
- Poor or inconsistent service quality in many areas
- Lack of viable connectivity options in rural and remote regions
- Barriers to entry for new technologies and service providers
We respectfully request that CRAN:
- Provide transparency regarding the decision not to approve Starlink’s licensing
- Reconsider the licensing of Starlink to improve national connectivity
- Promote fair competition within the internet service provider market
- Implement policies that encourage innovation and reduce costs for consumers
- Prioritize connectivity solutions for rural and underserved communities
Improved internet access will enable better education through e-learning opportunities, support small businesses and entrepreneurs, drive economic growth and innovation, improve access to government and digital services and ensure equal opportunities for all Namibians, regardless of location.
Namibia cannot afford to fall behind in the digital age. We urge CRAN to take decisive action to ensure that all citizens have access to affordable, high-quality internet.
We call on policymakers to put the needs of the people first and enable a more competitive, inclusive, and future-ready digital landscape.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
March 25, 2026
Reached 100 supporters
March 24, 2026
433 Comments
We are suffering with internet outages that lasts for days !! No zoom meetings. No assignments submitted, exams missing, business suffering. Residents have now resorted to buying South African sim cards and driving to the border to get signal.
Only satellite internet can provide reliable internet to Namibia's geographically sparse and largely rural population. Reliable and competitive internet is also critical to reversing Namibia's brain drain
Not easy to find good service in the country maybe we need a politicians and leaders to come stay outside the cities and see how they can run a business or even have good education for your children online with the current Internet providers
Starlink is a necessity for the growth of our country. It is a powerful tool to better job oppertunity and provide economic sustainability in businesses. Tourists often come with their starlink mobile hotspot and need to be able to use it here. It's not just internet, it's an investment.
As a pentioner living in a rural area the rejection of Starlink means still no internet for me. After more then 10 years of empty promisses the currently approved LEO operators are redicules in charges. Nobody can affort these.
I work for international companies over the Internet. Thus bringing money into this country. Mtc is getting worse and worse. Every week the Internet is off for a day. One of these day I won't have a job anymore because I don't have a reliable Internet. I live in a rural place.
Please bring starlink, in kombat we are struggling with internet issues. Both MTC and telecom networks are bad here.
Starlink please
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We are suffering with internet outages that lasts for days !! No zoom meetings. No assignments submitted, exams missing, business suffering. Residents have now resorted to buying South African sim cards and driving to the border to get signal.