Sri Lanka begins talks with Elon Musk SpaceX regarding an internet service.
Monday, November 29, 2021 | Chimniii Desk
Key Highlights
- Sri Lanka has begun discussions with billionaire Elon Musk's rocket company SpaceX regarding its Starlink satellite internet division, the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) stated today.
- The TRCSL stated in a statement that early discussions have been launched with SpaceX on the introduction of Starlink Internet Services in Sri Lanka.
- The first round of conversations focused on regulatory issues and the necessary conditions for Sri Lanka to launch the service in the near future, it stated.
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Sri Lanka has begun discussions with billionaire Elon Musk's rocket company SpaceX regarding its Starlink satellite internet division, the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) stated today.
The TRCSL stated in a statement that early discussions have been launched with SpaceX on the introduction of Starlink Internet Services in Sri Lanka.
The first round of conversations focused on regulatory issues and the necessary conditions for Sri Lanka to launch the service in the near future, it stated.
Starlink, Elon Musk's rocket company SpaceX's satellite internet branch, also registered its business in India on 1 November 2021.
The media received access to company records filed with the government as it prepares to introduce internet services in India.
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TRCSL stated on Twitter:
Preliminary conversations with SpaceX regarding the launch of Starlink Internet Services in @SriLanka were began, with the first round of discussions focusing on regulatory issues and conditions for launching the service in the near future in Sri Lanka #Lka#trcsl.
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What exactly is Starlink?
Starlink is a global provider of high-speed, low-latency broadband internet. Orders are fulfilled on a first-come, first-served basis within each coverage region.
Starlink enables video calls, online gaming, streaming, and other high-bandwidth activities that were previously not possible with satellite internet.
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