June 08, 2026
Ministry of Science and Technology granted Starlink's local unit a license to provide both fixed and mobile satellite internet services
The operator signs deal to offer high-speed satellite internet services
The outage was a rare hiccup for SpaceX's most commercially sensitive business
The dual licences enable it to offer high-speed internet and communication services nationwide
The satellite internet service will begin trial run on Apr 9, awaiting final licence for full operations
The connections will go through local gateways, allowing the government to have full control over its operations
The event will be streamed live on social media using Starlink’s network
