ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has shared a major update on the launch of Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, in Pakistan, media reported.
During a briefing in National Assembly Standing Committee on IT headed by Senator Palwasha Khan, the PTA Chairman, stated that Starlink had applied for a license on February 24, 2022, and is currently in contact with the new regulatory body.
Before launching its satellite services in Pakistan, Starlink must register with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) and the PSB. The PTA Chairman assured that once the registration process is complete, the authority will go for further proceedings.
In addition to Starlink, Shanghai Space Technology is also entering the Pakistani market which is expected to enhance internet connectivity and drive technological innovation in the country.
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has further clarified that it cannot issue a license to Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, until it receives government clearance. –Agencies
