Regulatory of Posts and Telecommunications of Congo

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has become the fifth East African member state to officially authorise Starlink to operate as an internet service provider in the country, marking a significant step toward expanding internet access nationwide.   DRC joins the ranks of Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan and Burundi where Starlink is currently operating as a satellite internet service.  In a press release issued by the Regulatory Authority of Posts and Telecommunications of Congo (ARPTC), the government confirmed that it had granted a telecommunications license to Starlink DRC S.A., a Congolese-registered entity of the global satellite internet provider. The decision follows…