Italy Explores Cooperation With Starlink For Internet Penetration In Remote Regions

Starlink view (photo: dock Apjii)

JAKARTA - Italy is preparing to test the use of Elon Musk's Starlink satellite for internet penetration in remote areas of the country.

"We are exploring possibilities with Starlink and other players to equip existing infrastructure with satellites for the most remote region," Deputy Minister of the Prime Minister's Office, Alessio Butti, said.

Butti also said that the government is currently exploring discussions with several regions in the country to test the satellite-based internet service.

Butti also said that the government had explored options such as satellite-based internet connection services to make up for the delays the company is experiencing.

In particular with Starlink, we are currently talking with some areas - in the north, central and south of the country - to test'space-based services' for remote areas or areas without terrestrial infrastructure," he continued.

Starlink satellite services have indeed been widely used by other countries to help provide more equitable internet services.

Recently, the company owned by Elon Musk said it had received special authority from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to provide Direct to Cell services for the people of Florida.

This satellite-based emergency internet network is being prepared to deal with Hurricane Milton in the country. After obtaining permission, SpaceX has activated more than 100 Direct to Cell satellites in the affected areas.