Ghana Gives Elon Musk's Starlink One-month Deadline To Comply With Regulations

Elon Musks Starlink given 30 days to comply with Ghanas regulations or face market ban amid rising tech sovereignty demands.

Ghana demands Starlink establish local offices, customer support, and tax compliance, reflecting Africas push for tech accountability and digital economy control.

Starlinks Africa growth hits regulatory roadblocks as Ghana joins Nigeria, Kenya in enforcing local laws on global tech giants.

Starlink, the satellite internet service operated by Elon Musks SpaceX, has one month to align with Ghanas regulatory framework, or risk being shut out of the market. Ghanas Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Sam George, issued the ultimatum after a recent meeting with representatives from SpaceX, citing non-compliance with local requirements.

Currently operating in Ghana without a physical office, toll-free customer support, or formal licensing, Starlink is under fire for what the government deems a lack of accountability and local engagement. Its not just about offering connectivitywe want structures in place that serve Ghanaians and respect our sovereignty, George said.

The West African nation is demanding that Starlink set up a local office, establish a customer service center, register with relevant authorities, and begin paying taxes like any other business operating in the country. The move aligns with Ghanas broader push to tighten oversight of big tech and ensure equitable participation in its growing digital economy.

The minister left room for collaboration, indicating that once Starlink complies, the government is open to partnerships, especially to improve rural internet accessa key challenge in sub-Saharan Africa.

Ghanas tough stance mirrors actions by regional peers. Nigeria, for example, required Twitter now X to open a local office before lifting a ban in 2022 . Kenya has also demanded greater compliance from multinationals like Starlink, Uber and Meta, underlining a growing trend: African governments want foreign tech firms to invest locally and respect national laws.