29 May 2024 07:33 am Views - 221
By Kelum Bandara
The government has sought the expertise of the World Bank to draft new telecommunication regulations for the introduction of Starlink satellite internet services , a Minister said yesterday. Elon Musk’s Starlink internet is now open for pre-order in Sri Lanka, with the public able to reserve Starlink by paying a fully refundable US $ 9 deposit.
Starlink aims to commence service in Sri Lanka in 2024, pending regulatory approval.
Asked about the current status of evolving regulations , State Minister of Technology Kanaka Herath said World Bank support had been sought .
He also said his Ministry would consult the authorities of the countries that introduced such regulations.