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Amazon will launch its satellite internet in South Africa, seemingly beating Musk in his homeland
By Gerald Imray, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 15, 2026
· 2 min read
Amazon said Wednesday that the technology company will launch its new satellite internet service Amazon Leo in South Africa in 2027, seemingly pushing ahead of Elon Musk's rival Starlink to win business in Africa's most advanced economy.Amazon, which was founded by Jeff Bezos, said that it would ...
Key takeaway Amazon, which was founded by Jeff Bezos, said that it would partner with South African internet provider Herotel to launch a new service in the country of 62 million people.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
San Antonio 's business community may be watching Amazon's satellite internet expansion with interest, given the city's own growing tech industry. As Amazon launches its service in South Africa, it's likely that local companies will be considering the potential for similar partnerships and investments in emerging markets. The fact that Amazon is partnering with a local internet provider, Herotel, to launch its service in South Africa may be a model for future collaborations in other regions, including potentially in Latin America, where San Antonio has strong economic ties. The city's own experience with bridging the digital divide in rural and underserved areas may also provide valuable lessons for companies like Amazon as they expand their satellite internet services into new markets. As Amazon rolls out its service across Africa, San Antonio businesses may see opportunities for collaboration and growth in the global tech sector.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 15, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Amazon said Wednesday that the technology company will launch its new satellite internet service Amazon Leo in South Africa in 2027, seemingly pushing ahead of Elon Musk's rival Starlink to win business in Africa's most advanced economy.Amazon, which was founded by Jeff Bezos, said that it would ...
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