Elon Musk’s Starlink Officially Registered in Pakistan:
Ryan Goodnight, Director of Global Licensing and Market Activation at SpaceX, met with Federal Minister of Information Technology and Telecommunication, Syed Aminul Haq, to discuss registering SpaceX’s Starlink in Pakistan.
The Minister reported that Starlink had already registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP).
The meeting focused on how Starlink’s high-speed, low-cost satellite internet services could enable affordable broadband access throughout Pakistan.
Also, The Minister said, “I am optimistic that Starlink’s services could reduce the operational costs of telecom operators, even in remote areas where they could activate inactive mobile towers inexpensively.”
“Our main goal is to provide affordable broadband services to every part of Pakistan,” said the Minister, who also stated that Starlink could play a crucial role in achieving this objective.
Also, Ryan Goodnight thanked the Minister for his cooperation and praised Pakistan’s advancements in the IT and Telecommunication sector.
“The groundwork has been laid, and now we’re ready to move quickly,” Ryan remarked.
Starlink Officially Registered
Starlink, which provides internet connectivity through satellite in numerous countries, submitted a technical and commercial plan with the PTA for operations in Pakistan, with plans to utilise satellite-to-satellite laser technology.
However,
A number of stakeholders, including the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) and other organisations, have expressed concerns about data hosting outside of Pakistan and the security risks connected with satellite internet.
Additionally, In response to these concerns, the PTA has made satellite internet certification conditional on security clearance.
Furthermore, Pakistan’s government tightens regulations for internet and technology companies doing business in the country.
Starlink will give relief to those who face issues like slow internet and network errors.
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