Zambia Deploys Starlink to Boost Rural Connectivity in Moomba Chiefdom
The Electronic Government Division of the Smart Zambia Institute (SZI) has rolled out Starlink satellite internet kits in Moomba Chiefdom,…
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Starlink Expands Satellite Internet Availability to Jordan
Starlink has activated its satellite internet service in Jordan, joining Oman, Qatar, and Yemen. With launches in Kuwait and Bahrain expected this year and regulatory approval pending in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, the company is rapidly expanding its Middle East footprint.
PTA Unveils Draft Satellite Internet License Framework to Attract Global Players
Pakistan has issued a draft license framework for satellite internet services, reducing barriers for global providers like Starlink. The single-license model cuts costs, mandates local data compliance, and ensures rapid rollout. The move is expected to boost connectivity in underserved regions and advance Pakistan’s digital sovereignty.
Lebanon Grants Licence to Starlink for Satellite Internet Services
Lebanon has granted a licence to Elon Musk’s Starlink to provide satellite internet services through a newly formed local entity. Initially limited to companies with packages from $100 per month, the move breaks state monopoly over internet services and aims to boost connectivity in one of the region’s slowest markets.
Starlink Launches Corporate Internet Service in Bangladesh with World’s Largest Ground Station
Starlink has launched its corporate internet service in Bangladesh, with Eastern Bank and 20 other firms signing up. The world’s largest Starlink ground station in Gazipur will power the service, while Robi becomes the first reseller. High costs could restrict uptake, but the service promises to transform rural connectivity.
DE-CIX India First to Integrate Starlink’s LEO Satellite Internet
DE-CIX India has become the country’s first Internet Exchange to integrate Starlink’s LEO satellite internet. With speeds up to 220 Mbps and affordable pricing, the move enhances rural and remote connectivity while complementing terrestrial networks, marking a major step for Digital India’s inclusive future.
Sama X Harnesses Starlink to Bridge Digital Divide Across MENA and Beyond
Sama X, Starlink’s authorised reseller, is expanding satellite-powered internet across MENA, India, and Pakistan. Its hybrid LEO solutions bring low-latency, high-speed connectivity to underserved regions, enabling healthcare, education, logistics, and agriculture, while driving future-ready applications in AI, cloud, and autonomous systems.
Starlink Nears Deal with Saudia Airlines for Fleetwide In-Flight Wi-Fi Deployment
Starlink is close to a deal with Saudia Airlines to provide in-flight Wi-Fi across 140 aircraft, expanding its Gulf presence and competing with Neo Space Group, Viasat, and Inmarsat. The move follows talks with Emirates and Gulf Air, and a Qatar Airways rollout.
UAE Considers New Licence for Broadband Satellite Internet Resellers, Including Starlink
The UAE is consulting on a new “Category B” licence to allow resale of broadband satellite internet services like Starlink. The move could expand connectivity for key sectors, enable market competition, and pave the way for Starlink’s UAE launch. Feedback closes on September 25, 2025.
Bangladesh Satellite Company Limited to Resell Starlink Satellite Internet Services
Bangladesh Satellite Company Limited inks $2.5m deal to resell Starlink internet services, targeting corporate clients and expanding high-speed satellite coverage nationwide.