July 16, Colombo (LNW): A representative from Starlink, the satellite internet venture founded by billionaire Elon Musk, visited Sri Lanka this week and is expected to return next week to finalise the necessary licence for operations in the country, a report by Daily Mirror disclosed.
The Starlink representative, based in New Delhi, conducted initial discussions with relevant authorities, including the Director General of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL), President’s Senior Advisor Ruwan Wijewardene told Daily Mirror.
“The initial talks were successful, and it is anticipated that everything will be finalised within a two-week period,” said Mr. Wijewardene.
Parliament recently passed an amendment to the telecom regulatory law, enabling Starlink to secure a licence to operate in Sri Lanka.
Despite applying for a licence in March 2024, Starlink had encountered delays due to the absence of a legal framework accommodating independent service providers.
The TRCSL had previously granted preliminary approval for Starlink to offer satellite-based internet services in Sri Lanka.
