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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) says internet service provider Starlink has not applied for an operating licence.<\/p>\n

Over the past several months, some individuals and companies have been advertising Starlink Internet services but POTRAZ warned that those caught distributing and advertising Starlink Internet Services\u2019 gadgets will be arrested.<\/p>\n

Many have already installed Starlink internet gadgets which provide cheap and fast-speed internet.<\/p>\n

As reported by NewsDay<\/b>, POTRAZ deputy director of economic tariffs and competition Vengesai Magadzire said the nation should know that Starlink is yet to submit its application papers.<\/p>\n

Magadzire was addressing villagers in Chikomba West constituency during a consumer awareness campaign at the weekend. He said:
\nAs the regulator, POTRAZ is mandated to license operators in Zimbabwe but now Starlink has not submitted its application for the licence. We are waiting to hear from it and once it submits Potraz will do what is required.<\/p>\n

A Chinese mining company operating in Mashonaland Central Province, San He, was recently fined US$700 for using Starlink in Zimbabwe.<\/p>\n

According to the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPA), the San He Mining company in Guruve was ordered to pay a US$700 fine by a Bindura Magistrate for contravening the Postal and Telecommunication Act.<\/p>\n

Zimbabweans are increasingly eager to ditch local internet service providers for Starlink due to their poor service and high cost of data packages.<\/p>\n

Developed by Elon Musk\u2019s space exploration company SpaceX, Starlink is a satellite internet network that provides high-speed broadband internet services.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) says internet service provider Starlink has not applied for an operating licence. Over the past several months, some individuals and companies have been advertising Starlink Internet services but POTRAZ warned that those caught distributing and advertising Starlink Internet Services\u2019 gadgets will be arrested. 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