TRCSL Approves Starlink Satellite Broadband Plans for Sri Lanka

The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) has approved new tariff plans for Starlink satellite broadband services, which will be available through Starlink Lanka (Private) Ltd. The approved packages range from Rs. 9,200 to Rs. 1.8 million per month, catering to residential, fixed, and mobile users.

TRCSL-approved packages:

Residential (Fixed)
Price: Rs. 15,000/month (unlimited residential data)
Download speed: 50-200 Mbps
Upload speed: 20-40 Mbps

Residential Lite (Fixed)
Price: Rs. 9,200/month (unlimited deprioritized data)
Download speed: 30-100 Mbps
Upload speed: 5-25 Mbps

Priority (Fixed)
Monthly plans:

  • Rs. 20,894.24 (40 GB of priority data)
  • Rs. 62,859.24 (1 TB of priority data)
  • Rs. 125,965.46 (2 TB of priority data)
  • Rs. 377,988.36 (6 TB of priority data)
    Additional charge: Rs. 125.58/GB for data exceeding subscribed levels

Roam (Mobility)
Monthly plans:

  • Rs. 27,000 (regional service)
  • Rs. 145,000 (global service)
    Download speed: 30-100 Mbps
    Upload speed: 5-25 Mbps

Mobile Priority (Mobility)
Monthly plans:

  • Rs. 92,374.87 (50 GB of priority data)
  • Rs. 270,496.66 (1 TB of priority data)
  • Rs. 1,852,433.28 (5 TB of priority data)
    Additional charge: Rs. 738.71/GB for exceeding subscribed levels

Additional Details:

  • Plan validity: Starts upon kit activation or 30 days after shipment, whichever is earlier
  • Billing: Prepaid
  • Speed: Download speeds range from 30-220 Mbps, while upload speeds range from 5-40 Mbps
  • Flexibility: Customers can cancel services anytime without early termination fees

These packages are designed to improve internet accessibility and meet diverse user needs across Sri Lanka. However, Starlink has stated that speeds and uninterrupted service are not guaranteed.

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