Amazon will launch its satellite internet in South Africa, seemingly beating Musk in his homeland

Amazon will launch satellite internet service Amazon Leo in South Africa in 2027 through a partnership with local provider Herotel, becoming the first major satellite operator to accept South Africa's affirmative action licensing requirements and effectively blocking Starlink's entry into Africa's largest economy.

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