Elon Musk’s Starlink gets nod to provide Internet in Philippines


The Philippine National Telecommunications Commission said it approved Starlink’s registration as a value-added service provider, according to a statement on May 27. — 123rf.com

Elon Musk’s Starlink has been authorised to provide satellite Internet services in the Philippines, paving the way for the SpaceX unit’s expansion to South-East Asia. Shares of possible partners rose.

The Philippine National Telecommunications Commission said it approved Starlink’s registration as a value-added service provider, according to a statement on May 27. This would allow Starlink to directly access satellite systems, and to build and operate broadband facilities.

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