"The Lithuania-registered company will be able to provide satellite internet services in Lithuania at the end of this year or early next year," the minister told journalists on Tuesday night. "It's good news for Lithuanian businesses, science, consumers who need faster internet, and for the whole of Lithuania."
Chile will be the first country in Latin America with Starlink satellite internet services* The Starlink project is a constellation of satellites designed to provide high-speed, low-latency broadband internet in parts of the world previously unreachable by this technology.* Initially, Starlink will be used for connectivity pilots in schools in the towns of Caleta Sierra (Coquimbo Region) and Sotomó (Los Lagos Region).* The Starlink digital connectivity pilots promoted by the MTT, through SUBTEL, will improve the quality of life of thousands of people, who through this service will be able to access online classes, telemedicine services and / or electronic commerce, in addition to work from home.SANTIAGO, JULY 5, 2021.-Our country will add a new relevant actor in its fight to close the digital divide that affects thousands of homes. Starlink, a company owned by South African businessman Elon Musk, will begin its pioneering satellite internet operations in Chile, making the country the first in Latin America on the list of this giant of technological innovation.Starlink arises as a project of SpaceX, an aerospace manufacturing and transportation company, with the aim of putting into orbit a constellation of satellites capable of offering high-speed and low-latency internet to all corners of the world, thus allowing, for example, to connect to land vehicles, boats, airplanes and remote locations to which providing connectivity is a challenge due to the limits of the land infrastructure.The arrival of Starlink arises after the Ministry of Transport and Telecommunications (MTT), through the Subsecretariat of Telecommunications (SUBTEL), explored with the company the technical feasibility of conducting pilot tests of a social nature in rural and / or isolated communities with digital connectivity problems. For the development of these projects, SUBTEL delivered an experimental permit to the company for the non-commercial use of the service.The public-private coordination will allow the arrival of satellite internet to schools in the towns of Caleta Sierra (Coquimbo Region) and Sotomó (Los Lagos Region). During this first stage (beta phase), Starlink promises a download potential that ranges from 50 to 150 Mb / s, with a latency (time it takes to send data from one point to the next) of 20 to 40 milliseconds. A sufficient offer for activities related to teleworking, entertainment and education.To make the connection in these locations, Starlink delivered satellite kits that will allow free internet services for a year. After this time, it was agreed that the cost will be absorbed by the municipalities."Closing the digital divide in Chile requires innovation and that implies that we open ourselves to the implementation of new technologies that complement those already present in the country, such as fiber optic and 5G networks," said the Minister of Transport and Telecommunications, Gloria Hutt. “Sometimes our geography makes the deployment of traditional broadband networks complex. For this reason, we are proud that the Starlink company has chosen Chile as a pioneer country in Latin America to begin the deployment of its satellite internet project, providing capacity and high-speed connectivity to two locations in the country, "he added.Meanwhile, the Undersecretary of Telecommunications, Francisco Moreno, indicated that "the start of the Starlink service in Chile will mark a before and after as regards the Government's work to reduce the existing digital gap in the country." As he indicated, “our work has yielded very concrete results and in these almost 4 years of Government we have seen the growth of Chilean households with fixed internet, going from 45% to 62% of penetration of this service. Without a doubt, these are great advances, but the goal is very ambitious, which is why today we are giving way to Starlink services as a concrete alternative to improve the quality of life of thousands of compatriots who live in extreme and / or rural locations. of the country, which do not have the opportunity to access a quality internet ”.The arrival of Starlink means a boost to economic development for those isolated areas that have not yet achieved the benefits of a high-speed internet connection. In this sense, according to the Minister of Economy, Lucas Palacios, “through this operation, access to better connectivity of rural or geographically isolated sectors is democratized, integrating them. This has a huge impact on being able to enable different productive areas and connect thousands of compatriots who will no longer require cables to send and receive information, which is a key advance in the digital advancement process that our country is experiencing and that our government is promoting. ”.In the opinion of the Undersecretary of Economy, Julio Pertuze, “this is a fundamental step so that each town and each community in our country has the possibility of connecting with the rest of the world. When we speak of the post-pandemic future, we cannot project it without cross-cutting connectivity that allows both productive sectors and citizens to develop wherever they are ”.Gwynne Shotwell, president and director of operations of SpaceX, indicated that "Starlink was designed for remote communities such as Caleta Sierra and Sotomó." In this sense, he assured that "high-speed connectivity can have a transformative impact on these communities and we are eager to support these pilot programs, starting with local schools," he added.In addition to the two locations that will start the project, Starlink and SUBTEL are making progress in adding new areas to this service, which in the future contemplates covering the entire national territory.
British telecoms regulator Ofcom is proposing rule changes that would affect Starlink, OneWeb and other satellite constellations operating in non-geostationary orbits (NGSO).It is increasingly difficult for companies to agree on how to operate their NGSO networks without causing harmful radio interference to each other, Ofcom warned in a July 26 consultation document it issues before creating new rules. NGSO operators are required to coordinate their networks under International Telecommunication Union (ITU) radio regulations; however, Ofcom pointed to how “in many cases” these arrangements have not yet concluded.
Australia wide license granted: https://web.acma.gov.au/rrl/licence_search.licence_lookup?pLICENCE_NO=11178930/2(seems that before this Starlink was only allowed in "Low and Remote Density Areas")
Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet venture has secured a license to construct a satellite ground station on the Isle of Man, which will provide "blanket coverage" across Great Britain, the Telegraph reports.Starlink, part of of Musk's SpaceX, has filed an application with the communications regulator for the Isle of Man to improve its broadband coverage for rural areas in northern Britain that cannot be reached by fiber broadband or 5G internet, the newspaper reported.By transmitting from a station on the island, which is west off the coast of northern Britain, Starlink can capitalize on the island's less crowded airwaves so their signal can reach these rural broadband holes, the Telegraph said.
A statement from the Department for Enterprise (DfE) said infrastructure was "already being commissioned on the island" and it was "excellent to see this project moving to the next stage".The department also confirmed the company has been working with local operator BlueWave Communications.Sue Strang of the Communications and Utilities Regulatory Authority said the extra service would most benefit those living in rural areas.She said: "Starlink will potentially add more choice and switching options for consumers in the already competitive broadband market."
Quote from: YahooBy transmitting from a station on the island, which is west off the coast of northern Britain, Starlink can capitalize on the island's less crowded airwaves so their signal can reach these rural broadband holes, the Telegraph said.
By transmitting from a station on the island, which is west off the coast of northern Britain, Starlink can capitalize on the island's less crowded airwaves so their signal can reach these rural broadband holes, the Telegraph said.
Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet is acquiring a license to provide blanket coverage to Britain, the Telegraph says
Chunghwa Telecom Co yesterday said it is exploring partnerships with low Earth orbit satellite service providers led by Elon Musk’s Starlink project to offer diverse services and enhance its Internet coverage beyond 5G broadband technology.“There are several non-geostationary orbit satellite systems under development globally, with Starlink taking the lead. Chunghwa Telecom does not rule out seeking exchanges and cooperation with those international operators,” the company said in a statement.
The Mexican businessman José Aguirre Campos , who commands the StarGroup firm , assured that his telecommunications brand StarLink will not be sold to foreign companies, or to Elon Musk , so that the legal disputes against SpaceX will remain until the latest court resolutions .
Quote from: FutureSpaceTourist on 09/10/2021 10:40 pmhttps://twitter.com/nikkei/status/1436263206507491361Google translate:QuoteEasy to use calls and the Internet even in depopulated areas. KDDI has partnered with SpaceX, a space operator led by Elon Musk, to launch a communication service using the company's artificial satellites in Japan.#日経イブニングスクープhttps://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXZQOUC08A5B0Y1A900C2000000/?n_cid=SNSTW005English language version of article:https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Telecommunication/SpaceX-and-KDDI-team-up-to-eliminate-wireless-blind-spots-in-Japan
https://twitter.com/nikkei/status/1436263206507491361Google translate:QuoteEasy to use calls and the Internet even in depopulated areas. KDDI has partnered with SpaceX, a space operator led by Elon Musk, to launch a communication service using the company's artificial satellites in Japan.#日経イブニングスクープhttps://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXZQOUC08A5B0Y1A900C2000000/?n_cid=SNSTW005
Easy to use calls and the Internet even in depopulated areas. KDDI has partnered with SpaceX, a space operator led by Elon Musk, to launch a communication service using the company's artificial satellites in Japan.#日経イブニングスクープ
Such satellite networks services need approval from Japan's communications ministry before operations can begin. The ministry amended rules in August that opened the doors to SpaceX launching internet services in Japan. Both SpaceX and KDDI plan to obtain licenses by the end of the year.
In an effort to expand its presence in India, Elon Musk run SpaceX has now appointed a top executive in the country. The leading space firm in the world has announced that Sanjay Bhargava will be joining its team as Starlink Country Director India, effective from next month.From October 1, 2021, Sanjay Bhargava will be working with SpaceX as the Country Director for Starlink in India. Bhargava shared the update recently through a LinkedIn post. He wrote about his upcoming role in the post and further stated that he shared a common vision with Starlink to support a connectivity transformation in India, starting with the rural parts of the country.Bhargava also mentioned that he had previously worked with Elon Musk. This was in the early 2000s when Musk came out with his digital payment platform PayPal. Bhargava was a part of the founding team of the service.
In October, the project of satellite internet in Greece will proceed , after the special licensing is required, since this technology is coming to the country for the first time."The proposal from EETT arrived two weeks ago, is currently being processed by the Commission and in mid-October will be issued the first Joint Ministerial Decision for the license of standard antennas to be co-signed by the Ministry of Digital Government and the Ministry of Environment" recently stated the Deputy Minister in charge of Telecommunications and the Land Registry, Theodoros Libanios . "The aim is to have a one-time licensing, as is the case with satellite dishes for pay-TV, so that not every citizen needs to apply for a permit to establish such a connection."
Elon Musk’s space company has accused its taxpayer-backed rival OneWeb of seeking to slow down the launch of satellite internet services designed to fix broadband blackspots.SpaceX has told Ofcom that the regulator’s proposals to force co-operation between competing space companies could cause unnecessary delays to its Starlink service and hold up the rollout of fast internet to isolated rural households.
After conducting pilot tests for several months in different areas of the country, the Government, through the Subsecretariat of Telecommunications (Subtel), reported that it authorized Starlink -Internet satellite company owned by the billionaire Elon Musk- so that I can start its commercial offer nationwide.On Monday, Subtel completed the process that authorized the public data transmission service for five satellite ground stations, requested by the company, which will be located in Caldera, Coquimbo, San Clemente, Puerto Saavedra and Puerto Montt, infrastructure that will allow the company to deploy its satellite broadband service.The Minister of Transport and Telecommunications, Gloria Hutt, commented that several months ago Starlink expressed its interest in conducting connectivity pilots, which have been carried out “successfully” in sectors such as Caleta Sierra and Sotomó.
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Germany has recently applied to the International Telecommunications Union, which coordinates the use of wireless frequencies for carrying data, to grant Starlink spectrum for about 40,000 satellites. Musk has already won approval for more than 30,000 satellites through US regulators.