Sri Lanka grants preliminary approval to Starlink
The approval process was fast-tracked following a meeting between Musk and President Wickremesinghe.
Sri Lanka has granted preliminary approval to Elon Musk’s Starlink to offer internet services in the country, as announced by the president’s office recently. The decision was expedited following a meeting between Musk and President Ranil Wickremesinghe in Indonesia during the 10th World Water Forum.
According to the president’s office, the telecommunications regulator approved the proposal after a public consultation. Discussions between Musk and Wickremesinghe focused on enhancing internet connectivity in rural areas of Sri Lanka and exploring potential renewable energy collaborations.
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