The minister used Twitter to share the information and referred to it as another step in quest of Pakistan for the quickest and most affordable satellite internet services.
A registration to operate and offer internet services in Pakistan has reportedly been made by Elon Musk’s well-known satellite broadband provider, Starlink.
In order to discuss the registration of in the South Asian country, Ryan Goodnight, Director of Global Licensing and Market Activation at SpaceX, met with the Federal Minister of Information Technology and Telecommunication of Pakistan.
The minister used Twitter to share the information and referred to it as another step in quest of Pakistan for the quickest and most affordable satellite internet services.
He placed his faith in the products and services provided by a major tech company, which could significantly lower telecom operators’ operating costs and allow users in remote locations to access the internet.
The minister agreed with him and stated that broadband services will be made available at reasonable prices throughout the entire nation. During the meeting, a Starlink representative thanked the minister and other officials for their cooperation and praised the further development of the nation’s IT industry.
According to reports, Starlink used its official platform to request refundable deposits from prospective customers who wanted to pre-order equipment or services. However, the PTA asked officials to stop accepting pre-order bookings.
Elon Musk, a leading figure in technology, wants to increase connectivity in remote areas while delivering high-speed internet to the entire planet.
50 countries can access the internet via satellite thanks to SpaceX’s Starlink constellation of satellites. After 2023, it also aims to provide international mobile phone service.
Starlink satellite launches by SpaceX began in 2019. In low Earth orbit (LEO) as of February 2023, Starlink consists of more than 3,580 small, mass-produced satellites that communicate with specific ground transceivers.
Approximately 12,000 satellites will be deployed in total, with a potential later increase to 42,000. In December 2022, SpaceX predicted it would reach one million subscribers.