The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) has officially issued a Telecommunications Service Provider License to Starlink Lanka (Private) Limited for the provision of Satellite Broadband Services in Sri Lanka, effective August 12, 2024.
This decision follows a recent meeting between Elon Musk and President Ranil Wickremesinghe in Indonesia, held on the sidelines of the 10th World Water Forum. During their discussion, Musk and Wickremesinghe explored opportunities to enhance internet connectivity in rural areas of Sri Lanka.