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Venezuela Authorises Elon Musk's Starlink to Operate in Country
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News18•10-10-2026, 20:30
Venezuela Authorises Elon Musk's Starlink to Operate in Country
- •Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez has authorised Elon Musk's satellite internet service Starlink to operate in the country.
- •The authorisation is part of an agreement between the Venezuelan government and SpaceX, according to an official statement.
- •This development expands Starlink's growing presence in Latin America and the global satellite internet market.
- •Specific details regarding the implementation timeline, service scope, and terms of the agreement were not immediately disclosed.
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Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez authorized SpaceX-operated Starlink to operate in the country following an agreement reached between the Venezuelan government and the US company.
Starlink provides internet connectivity through low Earth orbit satellites, offering services to individual consumers, businesses, government customers, and specialized sectors like aviation and maritime operators.
The Venezuelan government's announcement did not disclose specific details regarding the terms of the agreement, the planned launch timeline, or the exact scope of Starlink's proposed operations in the country.
