Museveni added that Uganda would allow Starlink 

 while UCC officials stressed that discussions are ongoing but remain at an exploratory stage, with no licence yet issued.

While these [incumbent] operators dominate the market, critics argue they have struggled to extend 

Is Starlink too expensive to get licensed, or are the current incumbents unable to provide it at the same cost vs quality?

Or is this just a good, old fashioned regulatory moat being protected?

Politics_And_Law

Starlink goes dark in Uganda just days before elections

KenyaCoin

> Museveni added that Uganda would allow Starlink **if it lowers costs** while UCC officials stressed that discussions are ongoing but remain at an exploratory stage, with no licence yet issued.
> [..]
> While these [incumbent] operators dominate the market, critics argue they have struggled to extend **affordable, reliable** internet deep into rural Uganda.

I'm confused. 

Is Starlink too expensive to get licensed, or are the current incumbents unable to provide it at the same cost vs quality?
Or is this just a good, old fashioned regulatory moat being protected?