Elon Musk's Starlink Gets License In Sri Lanka

JAKARTA - Sri Lanka's telecommunications regulator has issued a license to Starlink, a satellite unit from SpaceX led by Elon Musk, to provide satellite internet services in the country.

The announcement comes after the Sri Lankan parliament passed a new telecommunications law last month, which was the first amendment in 28 years and paved the way for Starlink Lanka to enter the Sri Lankan market.

According to state officials, Starlink submitted a proposal to start operations in Sri Lanka in March, and now the company has to pay the tariff for the license.

Starlink, which operates about 60% of the approximately 7,500 satellites orbiting Earth, is the dominant player in the field of satellite internet. Starlink has also obtained a permit to operate in Indonesia. Even the VOI editorial office has also used the internet services from Starlink.

Elon Musk has shown interest in entering the South Asian market, including Starlink's planned launch in India, although until now no formal plans have been announced. Starlink has yet to provide comment on a request for a license in Sri Lanka.