NEW: Govt is not blocking Starlink – Potraz

Online Reporter

THE Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) says it is not blocking Starlink from operating in the country.

In a statement, Potraz confirmed that Starlink has expressed interest in offering services in Zimbabwe.

Said Potraz director-general Dr Gift Machengete:

“On the issue of Starlink, the authority wants to categorically state that it is not blocking Starlink in any way.

“They have expressed interest in offering services in Zimbabwe and have been provided with all the relevant information to facilitate their application. However, they have not yet applied for a licence.

“As long as they operate without a licence, their services in Zimbabwe are considered illegal.”