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Starlink roaming crackdown in South Africa
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Fusion42 · 20 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
Starlink has imposed a 7-day roaming limit in South Africa, citing local regulations, and is discontinuing its cheaper Global Roam plan in favour of an expensive Global Priority tier ($325/month for 50GB). The moves eliminate roaming as a viable permanent or temporary connectivity solution for South African users who previously circumvented local unavailability by registering kits abroad.
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If you build remote connectivity for safari camps, rural clinics, or off-grid operations in southern Africa, Starlink just stopped being your fallback option. The 7-day limit and $325/month tier have closed the price arbitrage loop that made roaming viable—find a terrestrial or local satellite alternative this month before your customers lose service.
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