Namibia Regulator CRAN Receives 624 Requests Over Starlink Licensing Decision
According to CRAN, its media release dated 24 March 2026 had already opened a formal window for aggrieved parties to request reconsideration of the regulator’s decision, in line with provisions under the Communications Act.
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has confirmed that it has received a wave of reconsideration requests following its earlier decision on the licensing application submitted by Starlink Internet Services Namibia (Pty) Ltd.
According to CRAN, its media release dated 24 March 2026 had already opened a formal window for aggrieved parties to request reconsideration of the regulator’s decision, in line with provisions under the Communications Act. Within this period, the authority received a total of 624 reconsideration applications from members of the public and various interested stakeholders. In addition, Starlink itself has also submitted a formal application for reconsideration.
CRAN stated that all submissions will be reviewed through the established legal and regulatory framework governing telecommunications licensing in Namibia. The regulator emphasized that the process will be handled in accordance with due process requirements under the Communications Act, ensuring that each application is properly assessed.
Commenting on the development, CRAN’s Executive for Communication and Consumer Relations, Mufaro Nesongano, noted that the authority acknowledges strong public interest in the matter. He reiterated that all reconsideration requests will be processed transparently and through the appropriate legal channels.
CRAN added that further communication will be issued once the reconsideration process has been completed, indicating that the final outcome regarding Starlink’s licensing status remains pending review.
